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Obama Campaign Will Sponsor NASCAR Entry

Posted Jul 11, 08 3:09 PM CDT in Business,  Sports,  Politics 

(Newser) – Barack Obama appears set to sponsor a NASCAR racecar in the Aug. 3 Pocono event, the first presidential candidate to try such a stunt. Trying to sell a political left-hand turn on what’s traditionally Republican turf, the Democratic car will likely be part of a broader get-out-the-vote effort, Sports Illustrated reports. Donors may be able to get their name on the vehicle for $100.

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