Best tests for candidates


	Best tests for candidates

tabsey

2-7-2008 6:01 AM

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science, politics

tabsey says:

Interesting concept which I'm sure all candidates are very interested in.

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2-7-2008 11:04 AM

AcesLucky

They'd all chicken out. Guaranteed! Science is not philosophy; you actually have to 'know' stuff.

2-7-2008 12:54 PM

wiccantexan

Side note: Romney just dropped out of the race.

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