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Barack Obama Drives Chevy Volt 10 Feet, Everyone Cheers

Barack Obama Drives Chevy Volt 10 Feet, Everyone Cheers Barack Obama drove a car today for the second time since 2007! It was the Chevy Volt, the electronic car that's supposed to save America. Watch him sputter along for 10 feet and signal his approval before the adoring masses.

Barack Obama Drives Chevy Volt 10 Feet, Everyone Cheers

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