If they don't, they might find themselves suffering the fate of Dukakis, who, like them, was once touted as the most exciting voice of his party.

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Instrumental hip-hop artist and producer Ramble John Khron, better known as RJD2, emerged as an exciting new voice in hip-hop after the release of his 2002 debut album, Deadringer.

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"I liked the business of media and that the Voice was so politically oriented and exciting, " Kliger recalled.

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