On the recordMay 26, 2008
We have had enough of the can't-do, won't-do and won't-even-try approach from George Bush and John McCain. We can't afford another president who can't be bothered to stand up for working people.
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Obama criticizes the current administration's approach and emphasizes the need for a president who supports working people.
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