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voices.washingtonpost.com - 8/22/2008
McCain Tries to Raise Expectations for Obama
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By Michael D. Shear SEDONA, Ariz. -- Sen. John McCain is predicting that the Democratic convention will produce a huge bump for his rival, Sen. Barack Obama, part of an effort to raise expectations for his historic nomination. In a memo from one of his top strategists, McCain predicts that "We believe Obama will see a significant bump, and believe it is reasonable to expect nearly a 15-point ...

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News — ... Cernig at Crooks and Liars says the issue plays right into Obama's hands as all the Illinois Democrat had to do was release a statement declaring "it's time to succeed in Iraq." FROM THE BLOGS: [image] I Think It's Me - David Kurtz, TPM [image] Biden vs. Biden - Patrick Ruffini, The Next Right [image] Falsh Alarms - The Caucus [image] Oh God Pick Someone - Wonkette [image] Obama-Bayh Sticker - Erick Erickson, RedState [image] McCain Tries to Raise Expectations - The Trail [image] Rove Goes Nuts on Housing Slip - ...

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