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On the recordMarch 10, 2008
I think it's really premature for any of us to be talking about VP nominations when we're in the midst of a really important contest. And what I think the voters are still looking for is who's going to be the best advocate for them?
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama discusses the importance of focusing on the current contest rather than on potential vice presidential nominations.

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