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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.
By Dan Hoyle

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  • Saturday, September 13, 2008 12:08 PM

    tired of it

    If I see Barack Obama referred to one more time as an "unknown" I'll scream and puke.

    Anyone who is semi-literate can read his two autobiographical books and learn. He is

    quite frank with us about his missteps and doubts and struggles. If people read they can also

    see where his words are being distorted and misrepresented by many bloggers.

    Barack keeps saying people aren't stupid; but he's being too kind. Many want to remain in ignorance and maintain their biases.

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