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When Sports Metaphors Overstay

By Clint Hendler Mon 31 Mar 2008 02:52 PM 

Just like the Clinton campaign, it does not appear that CNN planned for a contest lasting past February.

So, seeing how it’s all baseball season now, isn’t it time to move on from “Ballot Bowl” graphics? Thanks.

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