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In Philadelphia, Obama Says He's Pulling for Phillies
briefingroom.thehill.com - 10/14/2008
In Philadelphia, Obama Says He's Pulling for Phillies
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Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama drew hearty cheers at a rally in Philadelphia on Saturday by telling the championship-starved crowd he was supporting the Phillies in the Major League Baseball postseason. "In the interests of full disclosure, I am a White Sox fan," Obama said to ...
philly.com - 10/21/2008
McCain is pulling out all the stops in Pa. | Philadelphia Inquirer | 10/21/2008
— philly.com — Despite polls showing him trailing Democrat Barack Obama by double digits in Pennsylvania, John McCain continued to... treat the state as if the whole election depended on it. Yesterday, his wife, Cindy, made four stops in Philadelphia and Yardley, ... (more) McCain is pulling out all the stops in Pa. | ...

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philly.com - 10/19/2008
For President: Obama will lead | Philadelphia Inquirer | 10/17/2008
— philly.com — Another view: McCain the stronger candidate The situation facing the next American president may be the most... dire since Franklin Roosevelt took over the job in 1933. With the Great Depression holding the nation by its throat and as talk of another war ... (more) For President: Obama will lead | Philadelphia Inquirer | ...

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pajamasmedia.com - 10/16/2008
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— pajamasmedia.com — October 15, 2008 HMM: "First time I’ve seen Obama blushing and looking frustrated in a debate. McCain... is getting under his skin." UPDATE: Ann Althouse comments: "On the split screen, Obama has that look that I saw him aim at Hillary Clinton months ... (more) Instapundit.com -

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