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Billups Makes Surprise Appearance for Obama


Last Update: 6/17/2008 9:43 am
Billups Makes Appearance at Obama Rally
(WXYZ) -- Detroit Pistons star Chauncey Billups made a surprise appearance at Joe Louis Arena Monday night to help warm up the crowd for Sen. Barack Obama and encourage voter registration.

"I'm very proud of the city," Billups said to the delighted crowd. "I'm very proud that the city of Detroit came out for the same reason I came out today - to support Barack Obama."


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