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Facing Palin, 6 Women's Groups Endorse Obama

NOW gives Dem its first nod since Ferraro

By the Associated Press

Posted Sep 17, 2008 7:49 AM CDT

(AP) – Six women's rights groups endorsed Barack Obama for president yesterday, asserting the historic selection of Sarah Palin does not make up for John McCain's lack of support on issues important to women. One of those groups was the National Organization for Women, which has not... Read full story »

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