On the recordOctober 9, 2008
I know my opponent is worried about his campaign but that's not what I'm worried about. I'm thinking about the Americans who are losing jobs and homes and their life savings.
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transcripts.cnn.com“I know my opponent is worried about his campaign but that's not what I'm worried about. I'm thinking about the Americans who are losing jobs and homes and their life savings.”
Obama highlights his focus on the economic struggles faced by Americans rather than on his opponent's campaign.
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