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Obama Bashes McCain to AARP

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In Saturday address via satellite to the group's "National Life at 50+" event in D.C., the Democratic nominee frames his rival as wrong on taxes, Social Security, health care and more, using the usual attack lines.

"But the record's clear: John McCain has voted with George Bush 90 percent of the time. And I don't know about you, but I'm not ready to take a 10 percent chance on change."

Read remarks here.

Plus: Members ask Obama questions following his address. Read pool report here.

McCain camp response: "This shows why Barack Obama isn't ready to lead. John McCain has always promised to fiercely protect Social Security benefits..." Read it here.

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