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McCain left needing an 'October surprise' boost

Tried and tested themes not enough to sustain Republican�s campaign From Andrew Purcell in New York

FOR more than a fortnight John McCain's campaign has been drowning. Sarah Palin's steady performance in the vice-presidential debate threw him a line, but he has less than a month to save himself.