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Ok, I've had it. I just saw that douchebag Wayne Gilchrest endorse Frankie Kratovil ('Rat - Prince Georges County carpetbagging to the 2nd district). Remember him from the immigration vote? This dirtbag is such a lowlife that he can't suck it up and endorse his party's nominee (a true conservative - Andy Harris)! I'm spittin' nails. If anyone has a list of RINO Gilchrest's future speaking engagements over the next month and a half, I will be there. Including taking time off work to confront the sorry SOB. Quite sincerely, 'Pod.

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