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The Campaign Trail

Harnessing the power of CNN's political team in America and hosted by Jonathan Mann, The Campaign Trail brings international viewers the latest news and highlights on the race for the White House. A fast-paced, 30-minute, what-you-need-to-know look at polls, political plays and analysis, with plenty of election campaign color.

'Enthusiasm gap' runs for Obama

In the most basic count of voter intentions, John McCain and Barack Obama are running a close race, but Obama's supporters are more enthusiastic, opinion polls show. And that is giving him an indisputable advantage.

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Convention explainer U.S. political parties' conventions are relics that don't even decide the nominees any more. So why are they still held? CNN senior political analyst Bill Schneider explains.		Ask a president! Want Abe to explain why the Republicans have an elephant as their logo? Ronnie to tell you why Gov. Arnie will never follow him into the White House? Then click here.


Steps to the White House From the moment they decide to run, to fundraising and campaign strategy -- a candidate's path to the Oval Office is arduous and all-consuming. Check out our interactive guide		Jargonbuster CNN.com's Jargonbuster explains some of the terms you'll be hearing during 2008 as the U.S. presidential election moves into top gear. Check out our interactive guide.


Quick Vote Which candidate would you like to dine out with? John McCain -- straight talk, strong drinks, spicy cooking Barack Obama -- ask him to pick up the bill and the answer could be "Yes we can!" Ron Paul -- his volunteers love pizza, Doritos and beer or see results		About the show The Campaign Trail screens at: Fridays 1800 GMT Saturdays 0700 GMT and 1800 GMT For a profile of Jonathan Mann, host of The Campaign Trail, click here.


CNN specials Keep up with detailed coverage of the U.S. presidential election with CNN's America Votes. To keep up with how the election is being reported in the U.S. watch The Situation Room, with Wolf Blitzer, weeknights on CNNI at 2300 GMT.		Got an election question? Perplexed by polls? Confused by caucuses? Puzzled by primaries? Send any questions you have on the race for the White House to our experts to thetrail@cnn.com. You can also send Campaign Trail your election photos, videos and stories by clicking here.