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Telling Obama's American Story
Telling Obama's American Story
Ted Kennedy and Michelle Obama helped show the Democratic nominee's common touch. But the party can't afford to spend too much time defining Obama
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Swampland — ... the convention so far is a bust. But while it's true that the first night was more about warmth than heat (you can read David Von Drehle's account here), Obama officials are promising that the gears are about to shift. And ironically enough, given all the backstage drama, the campaign is counting on Hillary Clinton to help make that happen. Here's what South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn told South Carolina ETV radio: ...

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Ted Kennedy and Michelle Obama helped show the Democratic nominee's common touch. But the party can't afford to spend too much time defining Obama