Mr Plouffe's chief organisers are Steve Hildebrand and Paul Tewes, who ran Al Gore's successful Iowa caucus bid in 2000.

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"The Logitech Harmony Touch represents the next evolution for the universal remote, " said Joerg Tewes, vice president of Logitech's digital home business group.

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"We've elevated the universal remote to the next level, taking a personalized approach to home entertainment, " said Joerg Tewes vice president of Logitech's digital home business group at Logitech.

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