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"Sarcasm risky in political speeches "
Sep 7 2008, Vikas

While sarcasm works best in appealing to the party base, it is not as effective in reaching swing voters, says a leading political expert referring to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s vice presidential acceptance speech.The speech has come under fire...

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