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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?

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  • Sunday, August 17, 2008 05:51 PM

    @JosieOrtez

    You say you are a PUMA. That is fine. I was a delegate for Hillary in our county convention.

    What you have to ask yourself is of the two possible victors for the Presidency. Which one will defend womens rights and which one won't.

    I am firmly convinced mccain is against womens rights.

    Just think about it.

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