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[[Image:Obamapullup2.JPG|325px|thumb|right|Candidate Obama cultivated an image of being sportsmanlike and competitive; as President, Obama thought it was funny to make disparaging remarks about disabled children competing in the [[Special Olympics]]. The comments "set the program back decades," according to the non-profit organization’s director. <ref>[http://archives.chicagotribune.com/2009/mar/20/local/chi-090320obama-special-olympics-react Special Olympics chief responds to Obama gaffe], Stacy St Clair, ''Chicago Tribune'', March 20, 2009]</ref>

[[Image:Obamapullup2.JPG|325px|thumb|right|Candidate Obama cultivated an image of being sportsmanlike and competitive; as President, Obama thought it was funny to make disparaging remarks about disabled children competing in the [[Special Olympics]]. The comments "set the program back decades," according to the non-profit organization’s director. <ref>[http://archives.chicagotribune.com/2009/mar/20/local/chi-090320obama-special-olympics-react Special Olympics chief responds to Obama gaffe], Stacy St Clair, ''Chicago Tribune'', March 20, 2009]</ref>([http://www.necn.com/Boston/Politics/2009/03/20/Obamas-comment-sets-us-back/1237552251.html Video])

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Many observers have criticized Obama's campaign for its incivility. For instance, John McCain's wife Cindy noted that Obama is running "the dirtiest campaign in American history."  

Many observers have criticized Obama's campaign for its incivility. For instance, John McCain's wife Cindy noted that Obama is running "the dirtiest campaign in American history."