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    Values Voters, the Economy and the Presidential Campaign

    The traditionally Republican Heartland has become a battleground between McCain and Obama.  Are so-called "values voters" more worried about the economy? Also, the US economy contracts, and Obama's America in 30 minutes of prime time TV.

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    By Warren Olney • Oct 30, 2008 • 1h 0m Listen

    The traditionally Republican Heartland has become a battleground between John McCain and Barack Obama. Are so-called "values voters" more worried about the economy? Are the suburbs and exurbs absorbing small-town and rural America, with lasting political consequences? Also, the US economy contracts, and Obama's 30 minute commercial. What did it say about his vision of America and his possible role in the White House?


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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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