They pulled out after Sergio de Mello got killed, but they're now back in helping with elections.

NPR: Transcript of Presidential Debate

It is hardly unusual for a president to be helping his party in midterm elections while pursuing bipartisan legislative goals.

WSJ: Campaigning Complicates Governing

That Naidu has gained his people's trust is shown by the fact that he advocates economic reform - widely seen in India as hurting rather than helping ordinary people - and still wins elections.

CNN: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Republicans, meanwhile, are banking on traditionally conservative groups like churches and gun clubs and are utilizing the "72-Hour Plan" that was widely credited with helping them gain seats in the 2002 congressional elections.

CNN: Ground war: Getting out the vote

Helping to improve safety for older and younger people will be a key focus for one candidate in the police elections.

BBC: Martin Surl