Originally published October 1, 2008 at 10:30a.m., updated October 1, 2008 at 12:13p.m.

Presidential campaigns converge on KC

By The Associated Press

John McCain joins a long list of presidential hopefuls trying to draw inspiration from Harry Truman's hometown. Meanwhile, Michelle Obama stumps in nearby Kansas City later in the day.

McCain spoke at 10 a.m. at the Harry Truman Presidential Library. He focused mainly on the economy, saying that the current financial crisis is an opportunity for the nation to come together.

Yet, McCain adds, extreme emergencies shouldn't be required to unite Americans for the common good. He says that if Americans worked together more often, perhaps there would be fewer crises, close-calls and near-disasters confronting the nation.

A few hours later, he headed back to Washington to vote on the new bailout plan.

Michelle Obama is expected to lead a rally called "Change We Need" in the city's 18th and Vine District.

The Obama-Biden campaign says she will talk about the importance of registering to vote ahead of the October 8 deadline.

The rally starts at 5 p.m.

The presidential election is just 34 days away.

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