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James Carville: “I think Obama won the debate. I think McCain had to win the debate. I don't think that he did.”

On the recordOctober 6, 2008
I think Obama won the debate. I think McCain had to win the debate. I don't think that he did.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Carville assessed the debate outcome, stating that Obama was the winner and that McCain needed to win.

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