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Election 2008: Sleep deprivation a tough opponent for presidential candidates

Keeping a nonstop schedule of personal appearances, interviews and strategy sessions, both the presidential candidates and their campaign staff will struggle to find adequate time for sleep, especially with Super Tuesday just days away. As a result, sleep deprivation is likely to make its mark on the campaign by causing performance impairments that could prove costly.

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