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Tuesday, March 18, 2008 12:00 AM

Obama's speech on race

Responding to the "divisive turn" the campaign has taken on racial issues, the candidate calls for Americans to "come together and say, 'Not this time.'"

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  • Tuesday, March 18, 2008 08:46 AM

    well...

    it was a beautiful speach and he did manage to speak to white working class Reagan democrats as well...I dunno if it will really sink in though in this youtube American Idol election...only time will tell, he has with this speach dealt with this issue beautifully yet will it be effective?

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