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What Will He Say Next?

Biden's gaffes are day-to-day curse for Obama camp, and blessing in disguise

By Gabriel Winant, Newser User

Posted Oct 29, 2008 10:40 AM CDT

(Newser) – Will Joe Biden make it to November? The talky senator has so far managed to avoid major damage to Barack Obama’s campaign, despite a number of close brushes. But, notes Bill Nichols in Politico, there’s a week to go. While Biden’s favorable... Read full story »

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