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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 12:02 PM

    Who you calling a troll?

    I've written and posted a total of three (now 4) comments on this blog in the last year. I'm a troll because you don't like what I have to say. Admit it you princess, you.

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