Obama confirms Butte stop

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Jul 1, 2008 at 7:22 PM MST

Story Updated: Jul 1, 2008 at 7:22 PM MST

HELENA - Barack Obama's campaign says the presidential candidate will be in Butte with his family for the Fourth of July.

Obama is making the stop as part of a swing through battleground states this week. His campaign confirmed to The Associated Press that the Democrat will be in Butte for the holiday.

Spokesman Caleb Weaver says the Illinois senator is looking forward to spending Independence Day in Butte. Other details on the trip will be released later. Obama is pledging to fight in traditional red states like Montana, and challenge the dominance GOP presidential candidates have held there.

Republican presidential candidate John McCain has yet to visit Montana or set up a campaign operation in the state. Obama soundly defeated Hillary Rodham Clinton in the state's June 3 primary.

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