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  • I'm not devoted to the democratic party or republican party, I'm devoted to the American and as such we all have the right to choose who we think is the best candididate.

    Clinton holds big leads in West Virginia and Kentucky 2008

  • That way the state is represented but no candididate is unfairly rewarded.

    Hillary: DNC Should Seat The Michigan And Florida Delegates 2009

  • That way the state is represented but no candididate is unfairly rewarded.

    Election Central | Talking Points Memo | Hillary: DNC Should Seat The Michigan And Florida Delegates 2009

  • Will you write a letter to the editor of the RTD explaining that these comments were personal observations only and that FCDC is not supporting either Senate candididate?

    RTD lets us down 2006

  • As it goes the candididate betrayed no confidences whatsoever despite persistent attempts at entrapment from top blogger Dale's scurrilous accomplice, despite the lateness of the hour, despite the blitz spirit in the beleaguered hotel, despite the exhausting schedule she must be following.

    Tory Boy Bloggers: Piling on the Hypocriticals 2008

  • As it goes the candididate betrayed no confidences whatsoever despite persistent attempts at entrapment from top blogger Dale's scurrilous accomplice, despite the lateness of the hour, despite the blitz spirit in the beleaguered hotel, despite the exhausting schedule she must be following.

    Archive 2008-05-18 2008

  • The independent candidate for governor in Florida says that Charlie Crist, the Republican candididate, is gay.

    10/20/2006 2006

  • For some, this may make him a stronger candididate for having sinned and redeemed himself.

    Jackson Has String of Assault Convictions at cvillenews.com 2004

  • Why are you more concerned about the color of the skin of a potential council replacement as opposed to the quality or capability of the candididate?

    Cranley For Congress Nathaniel Livingston 2005

  • So if I were either candididate I wouldn't stop until this thing is thoroughly decided.

    Lowell Sun Forum 2008

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  • A better way to say "candidate"

    December 7, 2022

  • candi-di-date reminds me of the song Down by Marian Hill where she sings that words "down di di down" a lot. https://youtu.be/cc9Wvfbt5Ec

    December 9, 2022