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Barack Obama: I know my opponent is worried about his campaign, but that's not what I'm worried about. I'm thinking about Americans…

On the recordOctober 9, 2008
I know my opponent is worried about his campaign, but that's not what I'm worried about. I'm thinking about Americans who are losing jobs and homes and their life's savings.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Barack Obama highlights his focus on the economic struggles of Americans rather than the political campaign.

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