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James Carville: “I think Senator Obama will reassure us with his pick. I think Senator McCain is going to surprise us.”

On the recordAugust 14, 2008
I think Senator Obama will reassure us with his pick. I think Senator McCain is going to surprise us.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Carville speculates on the contrasting strategies of Obama and McCain regarding their vice presidential selections.

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