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by Walter Alarkon - 08/28/08 9:18 AM ET

Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) railed against Republican political tricks, cited John McCain’s policy shifts and questioned those who challenge Barack Obama’s patriotism in one of the best speeches at the Democratic convention, writes Josh Marshall. One reason the Obama campaign has resisted adopting the Republican attack strategy is that the campaign is so protective of its candidate’s sterling brand, which should just be a means to the end of governing, writes David Kurtz.

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