As part of its continuing effort to engage customers and associates in this year's presidential election, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. today launched a video-based voter guide enabling both major candidates, Sen. <PERSON>Barack Obama</PERSON> and Sen. <PERSON>John McCain</PERSON>, to share their views on key issues with Wal-Mart customers and associates. Through the company's Web sites, both major candidates will present their views on issues beginning today through <CHRON>Election Day</CHRON> to the 136 million Wal-Mart customers who shop its stores weekly and the 1.4 million associates who serve them.

"We know that, like most Americans, our customers and associates are concerned with a number of important issues, including health care and the environment, with the economy at the top of the list," said <PERSON>Leslie Dach</PERSON>, Wal-Mart's executive vice president of corporate affairs and government relations. "As so many pollsters have pointed out, the 'Wal-Mart Mom' is at the center of the election and we're pleased to offer Sen. Obama and Sen. McCain the opportunity to speak directly to her through these videos."

Two videos from each campaign are available on four Wal-Mart Web sites. The video-based voter guide will enable the candidates to introduce themselves to customers, club members and associates, detail their plans and positions on key issues, and will reflect the candidates' campaign platforms in a nonpartisan manner.

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