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McCain VP Pick May Steal Obama Thunder

by Mara Liasson, NPR
August 28, 2008

Barack Obama's speech is expected to focus on where he comes from, what he's going to fight for, what he means by change and how he's different from John McCain. But McCain hopes to steal Obama's thunder with an announcement of his vice presidential pick.

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  • All Things Considered, August 28, 2008
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