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Nambe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-15-08 09:23 PM
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Biden touts middle class ties in Flat Rock speech
Source: BY PEGGY WALSH-SARNECKI • FREE PRESS EDUCATION WRITER

Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden came to Flat Rock today with a clear mission: To convince middle class Michiganders that the Obama/Biden ticket is the way to vote in November’s presidential election.

Biden continually portrayed himself and Barack Obama as down to Earth candidates who understand the problems of working Americans. By contrast, he cast Republican Sen. John McCain as a wealthy candidate who has no idea how the middle class struggles in today’s economy and who would continue George Bush’s economic policies if elected.

About 600 people braved crisp weather and threatening skies to hear Biden speak on the football field of Flat Rock Community High School. Biden gave them a scathing portrayal of the Republican candidate. ...

Read more: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080915/NEWS15/80915089
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