Mr Harper had put himself forward as an independent Parliamentary candidate in response to the threatened closure of his hospital's accident and emergency unit.

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And there was a more telling response from Democratic presidential candidate Sen.

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It has always been known that some candidates get extensive editing assistance or may have presented the work of others as their own, but this is often revealed in the interview when a candidate is asked to clarify or elaborate on a response from a short answer question or essay.

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In response, the McCain campaign said Obama is the candidate who would take the economy in the wrong direction.

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The Socialist candidate explained how he would seek to expand Europe's response to the euro sovereign-debt crisis to incorporate more growth-driven policies.

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But there is one question where I also hear the same response: Would you hire the most qualified but lukewarm candidate or the lesser but still qualified and enthusiastic candidate?

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Gallegos said the new cable was sent out to all posts in response to numerous questions and concerns from diplomats overseas about the candidate trips.

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Among the audience-pleasing moments of the two-hour event was the response of Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich to his chance to question a candidate.

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