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Richard Mack becomes "American Candidate" finalist

Because of how imbalanced our political system is, there's a very good chance that Richard Mack could reach more people as a Libertarian candidate from Showtime's "American Candidate" show than LP nominee Michael Badnarik will be able to reach through a traditional third-party campaign. Only if he wins the prize, though. Otherwise, Badnarik will probably get more net exposure.

Either way, way to go Richard Mack! Represent!

Be sure to stop by his American Candidate home page and add yourself as a supporter. You don't need to sign up or anything to do so.

The Salt Lake Tribune -- It's Showtime! Utahn makes cut to 'run' for office

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Mack, a Provo resident and former Utah gubernatorial candidate for the Libertarian Party, has a much bigger platform for his vision of America -- a reality show on the cable channel Showtime.
Mack is one of 12 finalists for a new summer series called "American Candidate," an "unscripted" program premiering Aug. 1 in which a dozen hopefuls compete for a shot at $200,000 and national air time to run for president of the United States as the "People's Candidate."
In order to participate, Mack had to pull out of the Utah governor race. He faxed his intent to withdraw late last week, said former campaign manager Rob Latham.
"When this opportunity raised its head, I said, 'Man, I better grab it,' " Mack said from his Provo home Tuesday. "For me, to turn down this opportunity . . . would be very foolish."

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