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January 15, 2008

Sometimes Dreams Come True
Posted by Michael Cohen

I was born in the great state of Michigan and I have to say that I have never been more proud to call myself a Michigander than I am tonight!

God bless you Euchre-loving people!

The dream lives; thank you Michigan!

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You're going to make us guess why you are so proud of your state?

1. more dems voted for Uncommitted than for the democratic front-runner?

2. Robo-Romney won a gold, which will extend his candidacy making it a three way race (at least) in the republican primary.

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