Barack Obama actually said...

I will compete in Florida. I'm going to compete here in the South, Virginia and North Carolina. I will have the audacity to challenge the Republican foundation in Ohio and Indiana.

Context

Obama outlines his strategy to win over traditionally Republican states during his campaign.

11/04/2008

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