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Tony Perkins: I think it does. I think there's been a turning in the campaign just in the last 12 hours. And something that's been…

On the recordAugust 28, 2008
I think it does. I think there's been a turning in the campaign just in the last 12 hours. And something that's been missing in this campaign for John McCain has been excitement and enthusiasm.
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Tony Perkins discusses the positive impact of Sarah Palin's selection on McCain's campaign enthusiasm.

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