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Tuesday, September 2, 2008 12:00 AM

Hurricane Bristol hits Minnesota

Republicans try to brush off the tempest over Sarah Palin's pregnant daughter and turn that other storm in Louisiana into a political prop.

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  • Tuesday, September 2, 2008 08:27 AM

    McCain/Palin

    Remember how Obama was vetted? Remember how he was crucified by the GOP for being a bi-racial child and how thoroughly his family was scanned and panned. Remember how just as recently as last week, the Republicans said they were going to go after Obama because of his half brother who lives in Kenya and dig up a little dirt on him?

    Remember how they treated Michelle Obama and questioned her patriotism? Remember how thoroughly they covered all her activities from teen age on into her adult years and questioned her and her husbands religious preferences?

    Remember how Obama is still being questioned on his faith and dubbed a "Muslim?"

    Remember how his "real estate" deal when he bought his home was made to look as though the Obamas were committing a crime in what turned out to be just a business transaction?

    ...and remember how the issue of race was used against this intelligent black man who has all the qualifications and more to become a leader of this country.....

    No where have I read one word about Sarah Palin being married to an Eskimo...why not? Because her husband is an American and his race is not important. That is as it should be.

    I just can't help but compare the differenc

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