On the recordJanuary 3, 2008
I can touch the hearts and minds of people, speak to the core, get their passions going. That's what's going to get them excited.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “I can touch the hearts and minds of people, speak to the core, get their passions going. That's what's going to get them…”
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Obama discusses his approach to engaging voters by appealing to their emotions and passions.
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