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Sunday, August 17, 2008 12:00 AM

Barack Obama's purpose-driven gamble

The Democrat wanted to show he could compete for evangelical votes, too. Will he succeed?
By Mike Madden

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  • Sunday, August 17, 2008 05:14 PM

    @Uncle Fester

    Q: "Are you trying to make a generic black candidate im-

    plication?" Answer: No

    Here is a link to an article that will hopefully put a finer

    point on my statement:

    http://www.alternet.org/mediaculture/47605/the_man_

    who_might_make_obama_president/

    Point taken re Patrick's poll numbers. 51% is a slight

    majority, not TOO popular, however it's enough to win...

    One of the few things I like about McCain is that he

    doesn't seem to wear his faith on his sleeve like Obama

    feels he has to. I'm sorry that any candidate has to go

    through with religious vetting.

    AKA PumaFreak

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