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Thursday, August 21, 2008 12:00 AM

Hammering homeboy

Talk about rapid response: The Democratic Party and candidate already have materials and video out pummeling homeboy.
Thomas Schaller

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  • Thursday, August 21, 2008 04:32 PM

    Think

    The McCains bought their houses legitimately from money made by a profitable business. Since when is running a profitable business and enjoying the fruits thereof a problem?

    Now compare:

    Obama "bought" his home with the help of a Chicago fixer who got political favors as a result--before he was convicted of fraud, that is.

    Where is the scandal here?

    —Clapham Read Clapham's other letters

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