Sen. Barack Obama is closing in on the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, earning the right to represent his political party in what many consider the most important election in our nation’s history.

But the road is long. Obama will encounter many issues, face new challenges and must overcome obstacles on his path to the White House every day.

In fact, the fate of the Barack Obama campaign - and our very nation - may hang on one all-important, controversial political ally: His lapel pin…

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