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Don't Get Cocky, Obama Cautions Supporters

19 days is a long time in electoral politics, candidate warns

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 16, 2008 3:00 PM CDT

(Newser) – Polls show that Barack Obama has a solid lead, nationally and in several swing states, over John McCain. But the Democrat warned supporters today to be wary of overconfidence, Reuters reports. “I've been in these positions before when we were favored and the press... Read full story »

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Don't Get Cocky, Obama Cautions Supporters

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