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McCain/Palin Family Values
Begin with Hollywood images of pregnant teens: Juno, Britney’s sister. Switch to images of real-life teen moms.
Voiceover: They say life happens. But Palin used her line item veto to reduce funding by 20% for a program that included a transitional home for teenage mothers. While the former point guard left in $15 million for an Alaska University sports arena.

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16 weeks 4 days ago – Made popular 16 weeks 4 days ago
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Highlight Obama's policies on "women and family" issues

Rather than attacking Palin about her specific stances on abortion, abstinence-only sex-ed, etc, use this opportunity to give policy speeches on so-called "women and family" issues.

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Palin's 17-year old daughter

It has been agreed by both parties that families are off limits. However, cunning as the Republicans are, it should be noted that they are 'using' the pregnancy to their advantage.

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Off the table...

How is it that Palin and her daughter's pregnancy are "off limits" because she is a candidate's child? The Republican's are using the situation and the child as a platform, and they are the ones who released the information in the first place. Why is this not a subject that can be talked about?

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Compliment the Fathers Day message by championing fathers rights

A sensible approach to "fathers rights" for deserving, willing fathers would be a groundbreaking issue for a presidential campaign to promote, right along with women's choice, and a message of responsible parenting. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fathers%27_rights_movement

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A Major Speech Series

His major speech on race should be considered one of several. He is a thoughtful candidate who brings depth and nuance to his positions - there's plenty of time for sound-bites, but Obama should plan every three weeks to issue a major policy statement, which would reflect the detailed policy positions he's taken on his web site (that most aren't going to read).

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How should Obama respond to McCain's negative campaign?
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7%
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