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The Manny candidacy gains steam

Thursday, May 28, 2009

A few years back, "American Idol" had a contestant named Sanjaya Malakar, and when he sang it was evident that he probably was not the most qualified candidate. But he was different and he was quirky and liked unusual hairstyles and he got a lot of attention week to week. In time, as better singers moved along, the fact that he was not the strongest candidate became something of an attraction for voters wanting to subvert the "American Idol" culture. Radio host Howard Stern asked his listeners ...

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