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		 As I've elaborated before, I think the figurehead status is in relation to domestic issues.  Oh, I believe the Administration can have a big influence on Congress, and good use of the bully pulpit can be very powerful to the populace. 
  
  
But I mostly think the power of the president lies in foreign affairs.  So once I've determined that neither candidate A nor B will be Atilla the Hun, I don't much care which one wins.  Hence, i pick the girl. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
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