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Obama's Victory Was Bought and Paid for -- with Change

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By Steven Stark

Boston Phoenix | December 29, 2008

Though the American dollar is now taking a horrific beating in these financial End Times, it's still strong enough to put a man in the Oval Office.

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Tags: 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, economic issues

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