The Choice 2012
October 9, 2012
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY
Michael Kirk
PRODUCED BY
Michael Kirk
Mike Wiser
Mitt Romney
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Gabrielle Tenenbaum
Barack Obama
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Mike Wiser
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