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Politicized games before Scots’ independence vote

By Rob Harris
Published July 23, 2014 6:56pm ET
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Politicized games before Scots’ independence vote
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond addresses the media, during a press conference ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2014, in Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday July 22, 2014. The opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games commences on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) | Frank Augstein

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — After years of exhaustive preparation formulating tactics to deliver success, comes the final push for glory in Scotland.

Not just for the thousands of athletes in Glasgow for the start of the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday but also for the nationalist politicians trying to persuade Scots to sanction the breakup of Britain.

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