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Published 8/30/2008 by rsinderbrand at CNN Political Ticker

Palin makes fewer appearances than Bush in first Obama ad since her pick. (CNN) — Since Barack Obama distanced himself from his campaign’s first tough reaction to presumptive Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin, his team seems to be figuring out the best way to direct their fire. In the meantime, their ad approach when it comes [...] (link)

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