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Barack Obama: I don't get too high when things are going well and I don't get too low when things are going tough.

On the recordNovember 2, 2008
I don't get too high when things are going well and I don't get too low when things are going tough.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama discusses his steady approach to the campaign and challenges.

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