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(OBAMA RUSSELL HALLETT 10/26/07) Columbus mayor Michael Coleman introduced Democratic presidential candidate Sen Barack Obama to a crowd at the Ohio Convention Center for a campaign speech. (Chris Russell/Dispatch Photo)

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(Obama03 ALBRECHT 11/2/08) Monroe Dowling 10 watches Barack Obama gives his speech at the statehouse in Columbus.He was in the Huntington Bank with his Aunt Kim Shumate and her sons and whose husband Keith Shumate works in the building.( Dispatch photo by Eric Albrecht)

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(OBAMA11 ALBRECHT 10/10/08) Barack Obama walks up the steps at Geno Park to start his rally Oct.10,2008.( Dispatch photo by Eric ALbrecht)

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(OBAMA RUSSELL NIQUETTE 10/24/08) Michelle Obama makes point while delivering a speech at Capital University's Arena at the Capital Center in Bexley. (Chris Russell/Dispatch Photo)

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(NCL_ OBAMA_LAURON 23FEB08) Senator Obama during a roundtable discussion on healthcare affordability with medical professionals and unisnured Ohioans strugglilng with rising cost at the Ohio State Univeristy Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, February 23, 2008. (Dispatch photo by Neal C. Lauron)

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(NCL_ OBAMA_LAURON 23FEB08) Senator Obama during a roundtable discussion on healthcare affordability with medical professionals and unisnured Ohioans strugglilng with rising cost at the Ohio State Univeristy Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, February 23, 2008. (Dispatch photo by Neal C. Lauron)

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(obama dublin hinckley 08/30/08) Thousands of people turned out to see Barack Obama at Dublin Coffan High School. Obama and Joe Biden shared the stage. (Dispatch photo by Jeff Hinckley)

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OBAMA10_CLH_Sen. Barack Obama kicks off a two day tour with a rally at the Ffith Third Field in Dayton, Thursday, October 9, 2008. (Dispatch photo by Courtney Hergesheimer)

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(Obama03 ALBRECHT 11/2/08) Barack Obama gives his wife Michelle a kiss after taking the stage with daughters Malia 10 and Sasha 7 (foregound) at the statehouse in Columbus.( Dispatch photo by Eric Albrecht)

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(OBAMA14 RUSSELL NIQUETTE 6/13/08) Barack and Michelle Obama listen and talk with Ron and Jane Payne before the start of a by invitation only meeting at Oakleaf Village of Columbus. (Chris Russell/Columbus Dispatch)

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(Obama03 ALBRECHT 11/2/08) Barack Obama at the statehouse in Columbus.( Dispatch photo by Eric Albrecht)

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(obama dublin hinckley 08/30/08) Thousands of people turned out to see Barack Obama at Dublin Coffan High School. After his speech Obama spent several minutes in the crowd shaking hands. (Dispatch photo by Jeff Hinckley)

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(obama dublin hinckley 08/30/08) Thousands of people turned out to see Barack Obama at Dublin Coffan High School. A banner proclaimed the crowds feelings.(Dispatch photo by Jeff Hinckley)

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(WILDART DISPATCH LINE SQUILLANTE 11/5/08) People wait in line in front of the Columbus Dispatch Weds. afternoon to buy copies of the paper announcing that Obama makes history. (Disaptch photo by Fred Squillante.)

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WILDARTalbrecht 11/5/08) Customers line up outside The Disaptch to purchase papers announcing Obama's election as president.Beverly Jones 55 shows off her copies of the Dispatch , she bought the papers for her 5 grandchildren. ( Dispatch photo by Eric Albrecht)

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(VOTE08 Miller) Photo displays the rush on paper sales at the front counter, here at the Columbus Dispatch, the morning after Obama made history being elected 44th President of the United States. Photo taken November 5th, 2008 by Ted Kibble / Dispatch Imager.

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(OBAMANIA ROWLAND CANDISKY HALLETT LEWIS 2/27/2008) Former Ohio State football player Eddie George leads the crowd in a chant before Sen. Barack Obama took the stage at St. John Arena at Ohio State University. (DISPATCH PHOTO BY SHARI LEWIS)

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(OBAMANIA ROWLAND CANDISKY HALLETT LEWIS 2/27/2008) Sen. Barack Obama greets supporters after a rally at St. John Arena at Ohio State University. (DISPATCH PHOTO BY SHARI LEWIS)

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(OBAMANIA ROWLAND CANDISKY HALLETT LEWIS 2/27/2008) Sen. Barack Obama rallies in front of a large crowd at St. John Arena at Ohio State University. (DISPATCH PHOTO BY SHARI LEWIS)

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(OBAMANIA ROWLAND CANDISKY HALLETT LEWIS 2/27/2008) Barack Obama supporters gathered at St. John Arena at Ohio State University for a rally. (DISPATCH PHOTO BY SHARI LEWIS)

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(OBAMANIA ROWLAND CANDISKY HALLETT LEWIS 2/27/2008) Sen. Barack Obama rallies in front of a large crowd at St. John Arena at Ohio State University. (DISPATCH PHOTO BY SHARI LEWIS)

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(OBAMANIA ROWLAND CANDISKY HALLETT LEWIS 2/27/2008) Sen. Barack Obama rallies in front of a large crowd at St. John Arena at Ohio State University. (DISPATCH PHOTO BY SHARI LEWIS)

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( obama hinckley 03/03/08) Actor Blair Underwood ( L A Law) addresses supporters of the Obama campaign while waiting for election results at the Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe'.(Dispatch photo by Jeff Hinckley)

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(obama dublin hinckley 08/30/08) More than 19 thousand people turned out to see Barack Obama at Dublin Coffman High School. After his speech Obama spent several minutes in the crowd shaking hands. (Dispatch photo by Jeff Hinckley)

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(OBAMA SIEGEL CHENOWETH 9-9-08) Barack Obama makes an education speech at Stebbins High School in Dayton, OH 9-9-08. (Columbus Dispatch photo by Doral Chenoweth III)

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(OBAMA SIEGEL CHENOWETH 9-9-08) Barack Obama addresses President Bush's troop withdrawl announcement during a news conference at Stebbins High School in Dayton, OH 9-9-08. (Columbus Dispatch photo by Doral Chenoweth III)

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(OBAMA SIEGEL CHENOWETH 9-9-08) Barack Obama addresses President Bush's troop withdrawl announcement during a news conference at Stebbins High School in Dayton, OH 9-9-08. (Columbus Dispatch photo by Doral Chenoweth III)

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(OBAMA SIEGEL CHENOWETH 9-9-08) Barack Obama addresses President Bush's troop withdrawl announcement during a news conference at Stebbins High School in Dayton, OH 9-9-08. (Columbus Dispatch photo by Doral Chenoweth III)

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(OBAMA SIEGEL CHENOWETH 9-9-08) Barack Obama makes an education speech at Stebbins High School in Dayton, OH 9-9-08. (Columbus Dispatch photo by Doral Chenoweth III)

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(OBAMA SIEGEL CHENOWETH 9-9-08) Barack Obama makes an education speech at Stebbins High School in Dayton, OH 9-9-08. (Columbus Dispatch photo by Doral Chenoweth III)

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(OBAMA RUSSELL HALLETT 10/26/07) Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama shakes hands before a speech at the Ohio Convention Center. (Chris Russell/Dispatch Photo)

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(OBAMA RUSSELL HALLETT 10/26/07) Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama works the rope line shaking hands after a speech at the Ohio Convention Center. (Chris Russell/Dispatch Photo)

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(OBAMA RUSSELL HALLETT 10/26/07) Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama joins with Columbus mayor Michael Coleman as he leaves the stage after a speech at the Columbus Convention Center. (Chris Russell/Dispatch Photo)

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(OBAMA RUSSELL HALLETT 10/26/07) Democratic presidential candidate Sen Barack Obama makes a point to a young crowd gathered at the Ohio Convention Center. (Chris Russell/Dispatch Photo)

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(OBAMA14 RUSSELL NIQUETTE 6/13/08) Ron and Jane Payne share a laugh with Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and Michelle and Barack Obama in a private meeting before the start of a small public gathering at Oakleaf Village of Columbus. (Chris Russell/Dispatch Photo)

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(OBAMA14 RUSSELL NIQUETTE 6/13/08) Senator Barack Obama speaks to a small group of senior citizens at the Oakleaf Village of Columbus and larg entourage of press during Friday's visit. (Chris Russell/Dispatch Photo)

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(OBAMA14 RUSSELL NIQUETTE 6/13/08) Senator Barack Obama speaks to a small room crowded with press and senior citizens at Oakleaf Village of Columbus. Robert Crosby and Dick Winter ( left to right, background ) were listening carefully as the senator spoke about the importance of social security. (Chris Russell/Dispatch Photo)

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(OBAMA14 RUSSELL NIQUETTE 6/13/08) Senator Barack Obama speaks to a small crowd ( limited seating in the room) at the Oakleaf Village of Columbus as his wife Michelle and Ohio Governor Ted Strickland listen. (Chris Russell/Dispatch Photo)

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(OBAMA11 ALBRECHT 10/10/08) Barack Obama waves to the crowd at Geno Park Oct.10,2008.(Dispatch photo by Eric ALbrecht)

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(OBAMA11 ALBRECHT 10/10/08) Barack Obama talking to the crowd at Geno Park Oct.10,2008. ( Dispatch photo by Eric ALbrecht)

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(OBAMA11 ALBRECHT 10/10/08) Barack Obama greets the crowd after arriving at Geno Park to start his rally Oct.10,2008. ( Dispatch photo by Eric Albrecht)

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(OBAMA11 ALBRECHT 10/10/08) Barack Obama talking to volunteers at the Hyatt Regancy Oct.10,2008. ( Dispatch photo by Eric Albrecht)

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(obama03_ak06_Kjerrumgaard_3/2/08) Senator Barack Obama greets the overflow crowd outside of Westerville Central High School before holding a town hall meeting Sunday, March 2, 2008. (Dispatch photo by Andrea Kjerrumgaard)

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(obama03_ak05_Kjerrumgaard_3/2/08) Senator Barack Obama speaks at a town hall meeting held at Westerville Central High School Sunday, March 2, 2008. (Dispatch photo by Andrea Kjerrumgaard)

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(obama03_ak04_Kjerrumgaard_3/2/08) Senator Barack Obama greets supports following a town hall meeting at Westerville Central High School Sunday, March 2, 2008. (Dispatch photo by Andrea Kjerrumgaard)

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(obama03_ak03_Kjerrumgaard_3/2/08) Senator Barack Obama speaks at a town hall meeting held at Westerville Central High School Sunday, March 2, 2008. (Dispatch photo by Andrea Kjerrumgaard)

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(obama03_ak02_Kjerrumgaard_3/2/08) Senator Barack Obama speaks at a town hall meeting held at Westerville Central High School Sunday, March 2, 2008. (Dispatch photo by Andrea Kjerrumgaard)

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(obama01_ak04_Kjerrumgaard_3/2/08) Senator Barack Obama speaks at a town hall meeting held at Westerville Central High School Sunday, March 2, 2008. (Dispatch photo by Andrea Kjerrumgaard)

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(Obama03 ALBRECHT 11/2/08) Barack Obama gives his speech at the statehouse in Columbus.( Dispatch photo by Eric Albrecht)

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