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Running Mates and Carpet Baggers
Alistair Cooke explains the origins of the American political phrases "carpet bagger" and "running mate" as well as the role of the vice president.
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Fri 11 Aug 2000
21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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- Fri 11 Aug 2000 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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