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The McCain-Obama Buddy Flick

Guys jumping between the two are picking machismo over politics

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 26, 2008 12:50 PM CST

(Newser) – For too many men, the 2008 election is a McCain-Obama buddy flick, writes Edward McClelland for Salon. The candidates may be ideological opponents, but the grizzled veteran and hip black guy share qualities men admire in other men, like independence, charisma, and toughness. Many guys... Read full story »

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