Letterman
May 1 2008, AP

Barack Obama’s critics say it’s what you don’t know about him that matters. With a little help from talk-show host David Letterman, the senator is opening up.

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In this photo provided by CBS, IndyCar driver Danica Patrick talks to host David Letterman on the set of “The Late Show with David Letterman,” Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Patrick became the first woman to win an IRL race on April 20,2008 in Japan.