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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 04:57 PM

    Get practical! Barack is the choice.

    Barack is a real human with a great background and good instincts and tendencies. Who is the alternative? McCain is completely divorced from real American life. He says any silly thing. He is not real anymore.

    McCain is one of those WW-II-style guys who take their kids to church, but believe actual thought about faith is a wimpy fault. Obama has some serious thoughts.

    Vote for Barack, please.

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