ST. LOUIS — U.S. Sen. Barack Obama kicked off what is essentially the first week of the general election campaign by visiting Missouri on Monday, trying to shore up support in a bellwether state where his razor-thin victory during the Democratic primary campaign might signal a tough fight against Republican U.S. Sen. John McCain.
Obama visits Missouri battleground
Monday, June 9, 2008 | 3:02 p.m. CDT;
updated 6:53 a.m. CDT, Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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