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Barack Obama: “John McCain says he doesn't know much about economics, and he's sure proving it by embracing George W. Bush's economic…”

On the recordFebruary 20, 2008
John McCain says he doesn't know much about economics, and he's sure proving it by embracing George W. Bush's economic policies.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Barack Obama critiques John McCain's economic understanding and ties him to George W. Bush's policies.

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