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What small-town America is saying about Obama

In diners and mobile homes from New Mexico to North Carolina, I listened to working-class people try to make sense of a black president named Barack.

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  • Thursday, September 11, 2008 10:43 PM

    Open challenge to Katie Couric

    Open challenge to Katie Couric.

    I challenge you to interview Chelsea Clinton and you can interview in an even more intelligent manner then Mr. Gibson.

    Chelsea Clinton experienced her fathers more than 10 years as Governor of Arkansas. His eight years as President. She experienced her mothers 6 years as Senator from the Great State of New York. She just survived the most vicious primary, maybe ever.

    Chelsea Clinton is more intelligent, far more well traveled, far more knowable about world affairs, and yes, far more experienced than Mrs. Palin.

    She has already met perhaps dozens of world leaders.

    I read that again because it's true.

    Chelsea Clinton is more intelligent, far more well traveled, far more knowable about world affairs, and yes, far more experienced than Mrs. Palin.

    She has already met perhaps dozens of world leaders.

    Far more experienced that Mrs. Palin

    I challenge you to interview her!

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