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Obama Arizona Speech Missed an Opportunity

Sure, the president provided his usual inspiration, but he failed to shut down the ridiculous media meme that right-wing talk radio was responsible for the Arizona shootings. And how are ordinary Americans to blame?

Kirsten Powers
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Obama speaks today at the memorial service for the victims of the Tuscon, AZ shooting. Credit: J. Scott Applewhite / AP Photo,J. Scott Applewhite
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