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On the recordOctober 8, 2008
Here is my point, Cincinnati. You can't afford that kind of erratic, uncertain leadership in these uncertain times.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama critiques John McCain's leadership style during a campaign event.

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