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Democrats hope Obama 49th birthday events spark funds,
turnout for candidates
By Michael D. Shear and Philip Rucker Monday, August 2, 2010; 2:33 PM
Democrats in Austin are throwing a Hawaiian-style luau Wednesday, complete with "tropical fruit, deserts and side dishes."
There's a "presidential potluck" in Phoenix and a "49 Candles for America" party in Des Moines. And the official Organizing for America iPad app is calling on all Americans to pull out their old 2008 campaign paraphernalia -- "YES WE CAN! YES WE WILL!" the app says -- and wear it proudly Wednesday.
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