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Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:00 AM

A debate for sobering times

With the economy nose-diving, McCain did not achieve the surge he needed, while Obama looked masterly as the candidate of reassurance.
By Walter Shapiro

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  • Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 AM

    The tree that grows at the top of the hill....

    Well done Senator Obama.

    John McCain overestimates his record and qualifications to be commander-in-chief. As the Fang of Gabon say, “The tree that grows at the top of the hill believes that it is taller than other trees.”

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