On the recordOctober 26, 2008
When it comes to the economy, when it comes to the central issue of this election, the central issue for working families all across this region, you don't get it.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “When it comes to the economy, when it comes to the central issue of this election, the central issue for working…”
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Obama criticizes his opponent's understanding of economic issues.
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