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Roosevelt. Reagan. Obama?

Gary Hart: candidate could inaugurate new political epoch

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 25, 2008 7:26 AM CDT

(Newser) – The novelty of minorities seeking the White House has occluded the more profound historical importance of this year's contest, Gary Hart says. The 2008 election is a hinge moment that could usher in a new era in American life, writes the former senator in the... Read full story »

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