Barack Obama said "I obey the cardinal rule of any politician, and that is to ask you all for your vote." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordApril 2, 2007

I obey the cardinal rule of any politician, and that is to ask you all for your vote.

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Obama emphasizes the importance of asking for votes as a politician.

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