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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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  • Monday, August 18, 2008 05:29 PM

    Jim

    I guess I just don't think it's worth having a big argument over a word. As for my crass language, I am so used to dealing with people who are militantly anti-gay that it sets off certain defense mechanisms. Shock seems to be the only way to get through to some people, at least that has been my experience. I am glad you are not one of them. As for whoever said the state should just grant civil unions to everyone and let them get "married" on their own, that's not a bad idea.

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