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Monday, November 17, 2008 12:00 AM

Bill Ayers talks back

Sarah Palin called him a terrorist, Barack Obama called him an acquaintance. A Salon editor who knew Ayers back when talks to the ex-Weather Underground member turned Republican talking point.
By Walter Shapiro

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  • Monday, November 17, 2008 05:45 AM

    A hero in 2008

    By refusing to join the fray during the height of the campaign, Prof. Ayers helped to assure Obama's election. For this I call him a hero.

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