On the recordMay 28, 2008
Today he said the general election begins next week, after the last two state primaries wrap up. He's confident he'll be the next president of the United States, as are his challengers.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “Today he said the general election begins next week, after the last two state primaries wrap up. He's confident he'll be…”
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Obama announces the start of the general election and expresses confidence in his candidacy.
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