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Big Biz Takes Stock of Obama

Democrat's limited record friendlier than CEOs might think

By Jim O'Neill, Newser User

Posted Feb 14, 2008 2:15 PM CST

(Newser) – Barack Obama’s Potomac victories put him into stronger position to claim the Democratic presidential nomination, something business leaders are just wrapping their heads around, Business Week reports. So far, they’re not sure what an Obama administration might mean, but he’s earned kudos... Read full story »

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Big Biz Takes Stock of Obama

Democrat's limited record friendlier than CEOs might think

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