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lamiablk Wrote: Aug 24, 2012 10:13 AM
Bob - The fact of his inability to understand that the media would jump all over this is why I don't think he's qualified for public office. Same as I don't think Joe Biden is. I care less about what he believes than his complete lack of common sense by making the statement.
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