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How to Approve That Message …

By Abby Livingston

Posted June 30, 2015 at 12:30pm

By Abby Livingston and JM Rieger

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I’m Candidate X, and I approve this message. Despite being the bane of political admakers everywhere, campaigns creatively weave messaging around this legal disclaimer. Roll Call has compiled the best from this year’s election cycle, featuring mom and dad, dramatic music and cows.

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