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Obama: Politician, pop icon -- or both?

Obama: Politician, pop icon -- or both?

The memorabilia decorating the streets of Washington and the images on magazine covers are a symbol that, to much of America, President-elect Barack Obama is more than just the next president. He's also cool. full story
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