On the recordOctober 28, 2008
But when it comes to the economy, when it comes to the central issue of this election, the plain truth is John McCain has stood with this president every step of the way.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “But when it comes to the economy, when it comes to the central issue of this election, the plain truth is John McCain…”
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Obama criticizes McCain for his alignment with Bush's economic policies.
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