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A hit that no one can afford to miss

By Gideon Rachman

Published: April 21 2008 19:51 | Last updated: April 21 2008 19:51

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Why is the American presidential election such compelling viewing? Because it combines the formats of the games show, the talent contest, the television series and the sporting contest.

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