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Former Ohio congressman plays Obama for McCain’s debate prep
In preparation for Friday’s presidential debate in Mississippi, former Ohio Congressman Rob Portman (below) portrayed Barack Obama in John McCain’s practice.
According to the Associated Press, a campaign spokesman says Portman spent hours helping his fellow Republican practice a head-to-head meeting with his Democratic rival.
This isn’t the first time Portman has served as the Democratic practice partner for a Republican presidential candidate. In 2000, he was Al Gore during George W. Bush’s debate preparation.
He also played Joe Lieberman and John Edwards for Dick Cheney’s debates in 2000 and 2004.
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By TRS
September 28, 2008 8:08 PM | Link to this
Ah, Portman is not an elected official anymore….and Cheney/Bush/Rove didn’t prevent energy exploration, nor regulation of Fannie/Freddie - I believe that would be the Democrats.By Valdar
September 28, 2008 5:26 AM | Link to this
He helped Dick Cheney with his debate…..there is no need to say anything else. But one should ask, why is this man still an elected official in Ohio? Cheney/Bush/Rove have almost destroyed our great country.