With Midterms Over, Presidential Races Start: ; Mccain, Obama Don't Rule Out White House Run; Feingold Bows Out Early

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WASHINGTON - Republican Sen. John McCain edged closer to a 2008 White House run, Democrat Russ Feingold took himself out and Sen. Barack Obama said he's still weighing whether to enter the wide- open race to succeed President Bush.

The end of the congressional midterm election traditionally marks the start of the presidential campaign season, and several prospective nominees wasted no time signaling their inclinations.

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With Midterms Over, Presidential Races Start: ; Mccain, Obama Don't Rule Out White House Run; Feingold Bows Out Early

McCain, R-Ariz., said Sunday he was taking the initial steps for a White House bid, setting up a committee that allows a potential candidate to raise money and travel the country to gauge support.

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