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Clip: Special | 11m 56s
This Dialogue Extra takes a look at the 2012 presidential race with Calvin Trillian. Trillin laments the loss of candidates like Herman Cain because his name rhymes so well. Trillin talks about the slate of republican presidential hopefuls and shares a few rhymes about the candidates.
Aired: 12/29/11
Rating: TV-G
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