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Paul Undorses McCain, Obama

Texan calls for strong third-party protest vote

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 10, 2008 4:48 PM CDT

(Newser) – Ron Paul wants you to vote for a third-party candidate, CNN reports. The failed Republican presidential wannabe doesn’t particularly care whether you back Ralph Nader, Bob Barr, Cynthia McKinney, or Chuck Baldwin—all of whom are declared candidates—but he had no kind words... Read full story »

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