FactCheck examines Obama pledge, Muslim, racism myths


	FactCheck examines Obama pledge, Muslim, racism myths

masbury

6-2-2008 3:24 PM

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obama, muslim

masbury says:

The facts are clear. Put it to bed. Click "reply to all" with this link to FactCheck anytime you get one of these emails.

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6-2-2008 3:42 PM

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