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Hildebrand, who grew up in Mitchell, S.D. - the home of former Sen. George McGovern - provided a blow-by-blow account of Obama's campaign. He charted the surprise at raising record amounts of money early in the race, as well as how the campaign was unprepared for the negative attacks by Hillary Clinton's campaign before the New Hampshire primary.
Hildebrand said he favors reforming the primary system, which gives much influence to states that hold early contests.
Obama will be a better president because he didn't become the presumptive Democratic nominee until an unusually late point in the primary season, which allowed him more time to meet and introduce himself to voters across the country, Hildebrand said.
Hildebrand also challenged audience members to embrace diversity in their businesses and institutions and urged Michigan to re-invent itself as the nation's leader in creating a green economy.
"Whether you like it or not, whether you believe in it or not, it is the future," he said. "And it's a great opportunity for people to create millions and millions of jobs."
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