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Barack Obama: “But critics also say he might have made missteps, including a reference to Nancy Reagan that later required an apology.”

On the recordNovember 6, 2008
But critics also say he might have made missteps, including a reference to Nancy Reagan that later required an apology.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Criticism of Obama's comments during his news conference, specifically regarding Nancy Reagan.

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