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Heath Shuler to Retire from Congress

By Jim Geraghty

February 2, 2012 9:12 PM

Permit me a boastful “Always trust Campaign Spot!” brag or two, with the news that North Carolina Democratic congressman Heath Shuler will retire from Congress.

Around 10:00 this morning, I predicted this, based upon his minuscule fundraising last quarter.

I suppose this is my last chance to spotlight this fake ad from frustrated Redskins fans who didn’t want Heath Shuler anywhere near Washington again:

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