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Placeline/People

City Vaughan

Country Canada

The perils of people as backdrops on an election campaign

Dubbed potted plants or wallpaper by politicos, the folks stationed behind leaders have become a common sight on the federal campaign trail. But at times, the backdrops have delivered unexpected consequences for parties

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Duration: 1m45s

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Create Date: 9/10/2015 5:15:00 PM

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