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From NBC/NJ's Athena Jones Clearwater, Fla. -- Despite McCain's call for a delay of the debate until a deal on the bailout was done, Obama said he thought the debate should go on and that it was more important than ever for the candidates to present themselves to the American people and talk about where they want to take the country. Video: Sen. Barack Obama agreed with John McCain on the need to work together to rescue the finance industry, but says he's not halting his campaign,...( read more ) (link)

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