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Ferrell, Galifianakis take on N.C. politics in ‘The Campaign’

Posted on May 14, 2012 by PopPolitico

In the midst of heated elections across the country, Wilkesboro native Zach Galifianakis will join Will Ferrell in the summer movie “The Campaign,” a comedy centered on a fictional North Carolina congressional race. Here’s the trailer: According to the film’s … Continue reading →

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Coach K for governor?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by PopPolitico

On Sunday, the Raleigh News & Observer’s Rob Christensen contemplated the impact that some boobirds in the Dean Dome may have had in re-shaping the race for North Carolina governor. Christensen wondered if the somewhat hostile reception that incumbent Democratic … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Casting ‘Election 2012: The Movie’

Posted on November 11, 2011 by PopPolitico

It has been about six months since we last updated our casting for the faux flick “Election 2012: The Movie,” where we pick which actors could best play the key roles for next year’s White House race. Since our posting … Continue reading →

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