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Just look at who won the third debate between Bush and Gore. I knew Bush won, because people liked him more. People just didn't like Gore. But all the journalists thought Gore won big, he cleaned the guy's clock.

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Chris Matthews
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: December 17
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