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Barack Obama: “We were told it wasn't going to count, and so we didn't campaign there. In fact, my name wasn't on the ballot in…”

On the recordMarch 19, 2008
We were told it wasn't going to count, and so we didn't campaign there. In fact, my name wasn't on the ballot in Michigan. But I think it's important to make sure that the people of Michigan and the people of Florida, that their delegates are seated.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama discusses the importance of seating delegates from Michigan and Florida, emphasizing fairness in the primary process.

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