Political Quotes

On the recordJune 19, 2008
We know what kind of campaign they're going to run. They're going to try to make you afraid. They're going to try to make you afraid of me. They're going to say. You know what, he's young and inexperienced and he's got a funny name. Did I mention he's black?
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama warns supporters about the fear tactics Republicans will use against him in the campaign.

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