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I do remember that plane crash with the Missouri Senator (don't know his name). Also, here in CA, if I am not mistaken, when Sonny Bono was tragically killed in a skiing accident, his wife took over (Mary Bono) and still is the Congresswoman in Plam Springs, CA.
Back to Obama though, this election is so new and different for America and it's unfortunate to see so many can be so hateful.
It's a hard reality though that we must face. Win or lose for Obama, history is being made as we speak.
TIS