The latest on the candidates . . .

McCain

Caught in Crossfire Over U.S. Troops’ Status

USA Today

In a Race To Raise and Spend Money by Labor Day

Los Angeles Times

After 2000, Learned to Work Levers of Power

The New York Times

His Own Tony Rezko

Chicago Sun-Times

Dobson Shifts Positions, May Endorse

Associated Press

Giuliani Takes Out to the Ballgame

The Washington Post

Obama

Comment Stings Iraqi Leader on Eve of Visit

The New York Times

Arrives in Baghdad

Chicago Tribune

Arrives in Baghdad to Discuss Iraq Strategy

The Washington Post

Sticks to His Goal of Swift Iraq Withdrawal

Los Angeles Times

Visits Iraq as Part of World Tour

USA Today

Top Fund-Raiser Had Ties to Failed Bank

The Wall Street Journal

Ups Ante on Afghans, Pakistanis

The Washington Times

State of the Race

McCain and Obama Agree to Attend Megachurch Forum

The New York Times

House Dems Plan Widespread Voter Outreach

USA Today

Closed Mouths, but Open Tryouts to Make the Team

The New York Times

Abortion Still Excites Passion in U.S. Politics

Bloomberg

Energy Issues Likely To Be on Voters’ Minds

The Arizona Republic