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When Campaign Name-Calling Got Out of Hand Commentator Daniel Pinkwater reveals that he once ran for office while in school. His opponent slandered him with posters saying "Pinkie is a Winkie," but despite protests that this was both unfair and pure nonsense, the teachers refused to intervene. It was a dirty campaign.

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When Campaign Name-Calling Got Out of Hand

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When Campaign Name-Calling Got Out of Hand

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Commentator Daniel Pinkwater reveals that he once ran for office while in school. His opponent slandered him with posters saying "Pinkie is a Winkie," but despite protests that this was both unfair and pure nonsense, the teachers refused to intervene. It was a dirty campaign.