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Obama’s running mate, McCain’s Iraq gambit

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Over on Americano, thoughts on the VP candidate who might tip the scales in Obama’s favour and an explanation of what McCain is up to with his suggestion that he and Obama go on a trip to Iraq together. Plus, a link to some video of a more relaxed Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail—she’s having a beer and a dance in Puerto Rico.

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