Obama hopes to flip Republican red states

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Jul 3, 2008 at 7:18 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jul 3, 2008 at 7:18 PM MDT

FARGO, N.D. - Barack Obama will be celebrating Independence Day weekend in Republican strongholds in an effort to show-off his appeal to voters of both parties.

The Democrat held a town-hall meeting with veterans Thursday in Fargo, North Dakota. He recalled his grandfather's enlistment in World War II, and told the vets that American troops have been striving toward a "set of ideals" since the Revolutionary War.

Obama will spend Independence Day Friday in Butte, Montana, where he's slated to attend a parade and a picnic with his family. It's not just the nation's birthday. Obama's older daughter will be turning 10-years-old Friday, so a private family celebration is planned.

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