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Barack Obama: “But, if you're like me and you have got one house, or you are like the millions of people who are struggling right now…”

On the recordAugust 20, 2008
But, if you're like me and you have 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

Barack Obama contrasts his own situation with that of John McCain to highlight economic disparities.

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