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On the recordJanuary 24, 2008
Senator Clinton and Senator Obama this week have brought their New York and Chicago politics to South Carolina. While they're intent on tearing each other down, I'm intent on building up the people of South Carolina, giving them a real chance, focusing on jobs, health care, the things that really affect their day-to-day lives.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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Edwards criticizes Clinton and Obama for their negative campaigning while emphasizing his focus on the needs of South Carolinians.

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