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How Obama's Grandma Visit Could Help Him

Humanizing move could warm ex-prof's 'aloof' image

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 21, 2008 9:02 AM CDT

(Newser) – Is it risky for Barack Obama to step off the trail so close to the election? No, writes Carl Lavin in Forbes, and here’s why: first, the move humanizes the former law professor, showcasing his “compelling family story.” Second, opponents can’t...   Read full story »

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