Copper Mountain started the price war three years ago by offering a season pass allowing four family members to ski for close to the price of one.

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And yes, they're concerned about ethanol or Yucca Mountain or the Iraq War, but they are also concerned about picking a horse that can win the presidency for their party.

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Even Google , which has set up a war room at its Mountain View, Calif.

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