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A Presidential Candidate Announces He Will Join The Occupy Wall Street Protests
Former Louisiana Governor and GOP candidate Buddy Roemer made the announcement on Twitter.
Roemer says he's concerned and outraged at Wall Street greed. He says he wants to see and experience the protest firsthand. He says he hopes his decision will put an end to O.W.S. bashing by his fellow GOP candidates.
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