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Election 101: Eleven facts about Buddy Roemer and his presidential bid

Charles “Buddy” Roemer is trying to stage a comeback. After nearly two decades out of office, the four-term congressman and one-time Louisiana governor declared his candidacy for president on Thursday in New Hampshire.

6. If he's a long shot, what does he bring to the race?

  • By Husna Haq Correspondent

Roemer’s tough stance on campaign-finance reform may serve to challenge his contenders, says O’Connell.

“He could be an irritant to some of the candidates,” he says. “What I think he brings is the ability to ask the important questions.... Here’s an outsider who really is authentically asking questions that a lot of people don’t want to answer.”

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