Let The Scramble Begin

CALENDAR CRUNCH

With just 15 days until the election, every minute of every hour counts.

The candidates and advocates who are most effective in their use of the remaining time could reap rewards in a close contest.

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So, who will stand out these last two weeks?

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***THE MONDAY DAYBOOK***

11 a.m. Former Indiana Congressman Tim Roemer visits Springfield to tout Barack Obama's health care plan at the Veterans Post on 2525 East Division.

12:45 p.m. Former Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee stumps for Republican candidate for Treasurer Brad Lager during a rally at G.O.P. Headquarters on East Sunshine in Springfield.

3:30 p.m. The Springfield Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee holds a meeting on Proposition B, the "Home Health Care," ballot initiative. Trey Davis of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Gwen Beebe of Integrity Home Care are slated to speak.

6:30 p.m. The League of Women Voters holds a forum on local legislative races for Springfield's 135th, 136th and 138th House districts at the Library Center on South Campbell.

6:45 p.m. John McCain holds a rally in Belton, Mo.

7 p.m. Former President Bill Clinton holds a rally for Barack Obama in Kirkwood, Mo.