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In response to "He lost to Bush. -- nm" by Beryllium

That's not a bad candidate, just a losing one.

Posted by the liioulu with fabric flowers and real cake (aka liioulu) Jul 8 '09, 17:10

He received more votes by a losing candidate than anyone else. It was also the closest vote.

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You're thinking of Gore. The Bush/Kerry election wasn't really that close. - Inigo Jul 8, 17:12 3
- It was. " Bush won the popular vote with 50.73% to Kerry's 48.27%. Although in percentage terms it was the closest popular margin ever for a victoriou - the liioulu with fabric flowers and real cake Jul 8, 17:21
- I consider the flipping of Ohio changing the results as close. -- nm - David Jul 8, 17:19
- Yes, Bush/Kerry was a fair win by Bush, I think. - Beryllium Jul 8, 17:18

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