Obama plays word association game in TV interview

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WASHINGTON (AFP) — US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama played a word association game when interviewed on Fox Business Network on Thursday, responding in a rapid-fire manner to words thrown at him.

Obama used the game to express respect for his Republican rival, John McCain, and underline his stances on some issues.

"I'm going to give you a couple of words," the Fox Business Network journalist said. "And then you just tell me what you're thinking about."

"I will do my best," Obama answered.

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement): "Mixed bag."

Wall Street: "Money."

Sovereign Wealth Funds: "Caution."

Iran: "Threat."

Exxon Mobil: "Profitable," said Obama, laughing.

OPEC (Organization of Petroleum...