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Friday, September 12, 2008 12:00 AM

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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  • Saturday, September 13, 2008 07:43 AM

    Obama vs. McCain

    Thank you for a very good article and your selecting what you thought to be a cross section of thoughts on Obama.

    I grew up in Colorado in a Railroad, Agricultural Community of 7.500 people.

    I've voted Democrat since my first vote in 1960. I've thought about sitting out this year voting for President as I don't have any real feeling for either Candidate. Keep in mind, I was for Hillary and gave money to her campaign.

    McCain is 8 years to late. I chose to believe that this Country would be in a much better position in the World if he had been elected 8 years ago. His selection of Vice President is a slap in the face to Romney and others who would have been legitimate running mates.

    Obama's selection of Biden has made the difference for me. I will not sit out this election I will vote for Obama; as I chose to believe that the Democrats will give the best counsel to Obama and he will listen.

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