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"Sen. Obama has never taken on his party leaders on a single major issue." |
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Obama would "experiment with socialism." |
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"And 100 percent, John, of your ads . . . 100 percent of them have been negative." |
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"Senator McCain would pay for part of his (health care) plan by making drastic cuts in Medicare — $882-billion worth." |
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Michelle Obama ordered $400 worth of lobster and caviar at a New York hotel. |
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"Obama raises taxes on seniors (and) hard-working families to give welfare to those who pay none." |
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McCain called for less regulation 21 times just this year. |
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Barack Obama said "people making less than $250,000 would benefit from his plan" then said "if you're a family making less than $200,000, you'll benefit." |
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"In April, Sen. McCain came out against helping women earn equal pay for equal work." |
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"Obama says Iran is a 'tiny' country, 'doesn't pose a serious threat.'" |
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McCain is "selectively editing Joe Biden's words...Biden actually said about Barack Obama: 'They're gonna find out this guy's got steel in his spine.'" |
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"One percent of the American people make over 21 percent of all the income in America. That wasn’t the way before George Bush became president." |
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"Barack Obama has consistently voted against tougher penalties for criminals." |
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John McCain's health care plan "won't guarantee coverage of cancer screenings or maternity care." |
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If parents "don't have health insurance that Senator Obama wants them to have (for their children), they will be fined." |
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Says Obama wants to redesign the American flag "to better offer our enemies hope and love." |
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"Barack Obama's plan gives a driver's license to any illegal who wants one." |
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Barack Obama will "raise Social Security taxes." |
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"Barack Obama thinks terrorists just need a good talking to." |
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"Sen. Obama's campaign announced that he's choosing his cabinet." |
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