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McCain Eases Convention Attendees' Skepticism

by David Welna, NPR
September 5, 2008

When a politician takes the convention stage, he or she is speaking to two very different audiences: the undecided viewers at home and the delegates in the arena. Thursday night, John McCain officially accepted the GOP's presidential nomination. On the convention floor, his acceptance speech was well received.

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  • Morning Edition, September 5, 2008
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