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NICOLE FOR PRESIDENT/

cole discusses her plans to run for student
dy president. Nicole wants Ted to ask his

ends to vote for her. Ted agrees, in exchange
Nicole’s help with his homework.

Nicole: I’ve decided to run for student body president! If I’m
going to become a senator one day, I should get some
experience under my belt now.

Ted: Andrea Jenkins is also running. She’!I give you a run
for your money!

Nicole: Andrea Jenkins is an idiot. I’m by far the better can-
didate.

Ted: Don’t be so full of yourself! I might vote for Andrea.

Nicole: Stop kidding around. Let’s get down to business. I
need your help.

Ted: You want me to help you?

Nicole: Yes. I need you to talk your friends into voting for me.

Ted: But you never give my friends the time of day. All
you give them is the cold shoulder.

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