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Cindy McCain shocker in Wisconsin: "I am proud of my country. I don’t know about you. If you heard those words earlier, I am very proud of my country." Watch video here.   Apparent response to Michelle Obama's Monday comment about being proud of the U.S. for the first time in her adult life.   McCain campaign declines to offer a direct response to a question about Michelle Obama. Read its statement about Mrs. McCain’s comments here.   Obama’s chief strategist David Axelrod talks about M. Obama’s comments to The Page here.   HALPERIN'S TAKE: Michelle Obama and the general election.