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Published 8/21/2008 by CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart at CNN Political Ticker

Sen. Obama purchased land from Chicago businessman Tony Rezko in order to enlarge the yard next to this house. (CNN) – It appears both presumptive presidential nominees have vulnerablilities when it comes to their homes. Democrats and Sen. Barack Obama have pounced on Sen. John McCain’s inability in a recent interview to say definitely how many homes [...] (link)

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