Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 20, 2008
But if you're like me and you've got one house, or you are like the millions of people who are struggling right now to keep up with their mortgage so they don't lose their home, you might have a different perspective.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama contrasts his single home ownership with McCain's multiple properties to emphasize his understanding of middle-class struggles.

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