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We're only a year away
from the 2012 elections |
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but the GOP is still looking
for a clear front runner |
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in their race for the White House.
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That's why today Republicans
announced a new mystery candidate |
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whose identity will be kept secret
until he or she is elected president. |
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With polls showing
low voter enthusiasm |
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for the current GOP candidates,
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Republican leaders are hoping
the mystery candidate |
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will be able to stir up
the excitement they need |
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to win in 2012.
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Is the current crop
of candidates not for you? |
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Well just close your eyes
and embrace the mystery! |
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You know it could be Sarah Palin
or Jeb Bush |
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or someone much more qualified
you've never heard of. |
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Just remember, if Barack Obama
wins a second term |
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you'll never know who your president
could have been. |
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According to the GOP, the mystery
candidate has all sorts of plans |
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for fixing the economy,
plans that will remain under wraps |
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unless he is elected
in November 2012. |
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Inside this silver briefcase
is the answer |
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to the nation's economic
troubles. |
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If the mystery candidate
is not elected, |
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he will board a plane,
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taking the briefcase
out of the country forever. |
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Now you don't want that,
do you? |
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Boooo!
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President Obama's
reelection campaign |
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attempted to do
damage control |
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a few hours ago
by pitching Joe Biden |
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as an even bigger wild card.
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No matter what anyone says,
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Joe Biden is the original
mystery man. |
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No one knows what he's thinking,
no one knows what he'll do next. |
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This is the first time the GOP
has introduced a flashy, |
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new 2012 hopeful.
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In March they attempted
to stir up support |
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in traditional red states
by running Robosaurus, |
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the mechanized car-eating
dinosaur. |
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But Robosaurus was rejected
by the party faithful |
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after he announced
his pro-choice stance. |
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Back to you Brooke.
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