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Barack Obama’s new controversial campaign video

August 11, 2008
By Clever Dude
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  1. Emily says

    August 11, 2008 at 9:48 am

    OMG so funny!!!

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  2. Dedicated says

    August 11, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    Loved It! Thanks! Ellen was the perfect counterpart for this – she is hilarious.

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  3. Squawkfox says

    August 11, 2008 at 6:28 pm

    Ellen is a better dancer. Now I can’t get Rick Astley out of my dang head…

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  4. Jonathan says

    August 11, 2008 at 8:06 pm

    I’m hoping to never see either presidential candidate dance every again…

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  5. Jonathan says

    August 11, 2008 at 8:11 pm

    Ack. Ever again.

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  6. Single Ma says

    August 11, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    Cute.

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  7. childfreelife says

    August 12, 2008 at 12:05 am

    I’ve been rick-rolled again! drats!

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