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Why I'm Dropping Out of College

Now that I have your attention, are you gonna be a voter this Nov 6 to elect Bill Bolton, Molly Kelly, and Annie Kuster?

Check your registration status below, and don't talk to me unless you're at PSU and ready to volunteer. Talk to y'all on November 7th after we FLIP THE FREAKING HOUSE!

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