ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03: A delegate wears a button reading 'Nobama' on his hat during day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will accept the GOP nomination for U.S. President Thursday night. Getty Images logo Getty Images 17 months ago

ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03: A delegate wears a button reading 'Nobama' on his hat during day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will accept the GOP nomination for U.S. President Thursday night.

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