The success or failure of the two campaigns' attempts to remove these topics from the table could speak volumes this fall on how far the nation has come on divisive race and religion-based debates in the political sphere, political experts say.

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If large state dominoes start to fall and creditors are forced to the table, it could lead to rehashing of the widespread fears from 2008.

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