Stars taking part included John Lynch who plays Best in the film, and actors Kenneth Branagh and Adrian Dunbar.

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New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch was considered a safe bet to win re-election to a third two-year term after facing off against Republican Joe Kenney, a state senator.

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It was not immediately clear whether New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch, a Democrat who has questioned the need for such legislation, would sign the bill passed Wednesday by the legislature in his state.

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