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Former U.S. Marine Ashwin Madia is running for Congress after seeing the effects of the war on the country. (7.3.08)
by  MTVNews  on Jul 03,2008
 
 
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georgedisrespectful 507 days ago
Finally some candidates running on true Patriotism. Not phoney flag waving.
USMCWiFE305 499 days ago
As the wife and daughter of a U.S. MARINE..I'm all for it and this is a true patriot fighting for everyone's right through the eyes of someone that has stood and fought for his country
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