Even if that's not her background growing up, it's how she's defined. I think she still has a problem - she needs to make people feel like she's one of them.

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When the church has a position, it tends to be categorical. Lawmakers want their interest groups to take half a loaf and the church isn't eager to bargain. They want it their way.

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In so many ways, he was declaring his candidacy for president of the United States, and he seduced the Democrats into standing on the stage with him. How sweet is that?

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His campaign for the White House has so far been very effective. He has raised his national visibility. He has created a buzz about himself in Republican circles. He's been invited to fund-raisers for other candidates.

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