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Barack Obama: “I know my opponent is worried about his campaign but that's not what I'm worried about. I'm thinking about the Americans…”

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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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama highlights his focus on the economic struggles faced by Americans rather than on his opponent's campaign.

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