GOP hopefuls assailed for debate abscence


	GOP hopefuls assailed for debate abscence

pokkets

9-28-2007 3:31 AM

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gop, republican, minority, debate, candidate, peopl, color

pokkets says:

Half of those invited turned up. The rest were busy.

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9-28-2007 3:32 AM

skwirlinator

You know how I feel about asking the right questions BEFORE the election.

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