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Obama Clashes With Philly Pols Over Payouts

Candidate won't pay 'street money,' riling local Democrats

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 11, 2008 2:44 PM CDT

(Newser) – Barack Obama has been expected to do well in Philadelphia in this month's Pennsylvania primary, but a test of wills between his campaign and local party bosses might jeopardize his chances. The Philadelphia political scene has a long tradition of "street money"—payment...   Read full story »

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