Quote by Mara Liasson

Both the Obama and Romney campaigns said they pulled all their political ads today in observance of the September 11th anniversary. But politics wasn't very far offstage. The Obama campaign sees foreign policy as an advantage this year.

Both the Obama and Romney campaigns said they pulled all the

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The quote suggests that both the Obama and Romney campaigns chose to suspend their political advertisements on September 11th as a sign of respect for the anniversary. However, despite the temporary pause in campaign activities, foreign policy remained a significant aspect underlying the campaigns. Specifically, the Obama campaign viewed foreign policy as a strength in their bid for re-election, highlighting its importance in the broader political landscape during that time.

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By Mara Liasson

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