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Candidate Brownie made the following remarks during his acceptance speech.
"I know there are some bears who think that there is no reason for Government to play a role in people's lives. That all governing requires is the ability to defend the country and deliver the mail. I am here to tell you, fellow bears, that attitude cannot be allowed to stand. We cannot hope to ever reach the potential of being the greatest community of bears on this planet if we aren't willing to do whatever it takes to see that ALL bears share in the prosperity. And I believe that Government DOES have a role to play, in seeing that no bear goes without cookies and hot chocolate. For that reason lady and gentlebears I am hereby announcing my candidacy for President of Lori's Bear Shelf."
Brownie had to pause several times to allow the applause to die down during this speech.
There is no doubt that Brownie will be a formidable opponent for Simon who announced his candidacy Saturday. Simon had this to say when asked for an opinion of Brownie's entering the race.
"I heard the news about Brownie this morning, and while I disagree with most of his policies and ideas I sincerely welcome him into the race. May tbe best bear win." Simon made his remarks at a campaign stop on Lori's desk in Lori's Office District.
Of course Simon may not be terribly concerned about Brownie's run since the latest polls show that if the election were held today Simon would win by sixteen points. That would be a landslide victory for sure, but it should be noted that Brownie's poll numbers took a jump right after his entry into the race. Here are the latest numbers.
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