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Barack Obama: After decades of broken politics in Washington, after eight years of failed policies from George W. Bush, after -- you…

On the recordOctober 27, 2008
After decades of broken politics in Washington, after eight years of failed policies from George W. Bush, after -- you don't have to boo, just vote.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama highlights the need for change in Washington and encourages voters to participate.

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