usatoday.com - 8/21/2008
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As Democrats await the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee's choice of a running mate, Obama tried to keep the focus on his Republican rival as he campaigned through the rural South. Obama sampled locally grown peaches and vinegar-soaked barbecue as he barnstormed across NASCAR country to the birthplace of the Moral Majority. Obama planned to end the day in Lynchburg, where Jerry ...
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The Early Word: Obama's V.P. Want Ad
The Caucus —
... of Mr. Obama’s statements, speculating that many signs point to Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana “or a surprise whose name has not been circulating on the pundits’ short lists.” All hints aside, Mr. Obama has yet to tip his hand about who he’ll choose to be his No. 2. He will campaign in Virginia today, and make an appearance with Gov. Tim Kaine, who has been mentioned as one of the “finalists” for the job. Mr. Obama’s appearances this week have been part of a larger tour of G.O.P.-leaning areas of the country. As he has all week, Senator Obama will speak about economic issues. ...
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