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As DNC Opens, President Obama Fights How GOP Portrays Him

As Democratic Convention Opens, President Obama Fights How GOP Portrays Him

09/04/2012

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As DNC Opens, President Obama Fights How GOP Portrays Him

Clip: 9/4/2012 | 2m 7s

As Democratic Convention Opens, President Obama Fights How GOP Portrays Him

The first day of the Democratic National Convention began in Charlotte, N.C., where first lady Michelle Obama will be one of the first prominent guests to make remarks. President Obama campaigned in Va., and fought back against what he called a "fictional Barack Obama" portrayed by his Republican opponents in speeches and ads.

09/04/2012

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