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There are two people running for president. One of them is currently the president; his last name is Obama. The other one was president of the Olympics at one point; his last name is Romney.
![Obama and Romney debate - HOMEPAGE President Obama and Mitt Romney in the first of three presidential debates.](http://grist.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/debate-hp2.jpg)
CNNThe aforementioned gentlemen. “Obama” is at right.
If you would like more information on either candidate, you can use Google, a web search engine, to learn more.
According to polls, one of them will win tonight’s election.
Let’s see, what else?
Nope, that about covers it.
Important update: It has been brought to our attention that there may be other candidates? We are researching this. Stay tuned.
Late night update: Obama won.
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