Barack Obama actually said...

"I've got news for the McCain campaign. The American people are losing right now. They're losing their jobs; they're losing their health care, they're losing their homes, they're losing their savings. ..."

"I have got news for the McCain campaign. The American people are losing right now. They're losing their jobs. They're losing their health care. They're losing their homes. They're losing their savings..."

"Look, if I lose this election, it's because my ideas, I didn't do good enough job putting my ideas across, not because I'm black."

"Senator McCain and I have a debate tomorrow. And obviously, the American people are going to be anxious to hear from one of the two people who's going to be the next president and responsible for deal..."