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Jan 14, 2009
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What do you think George W. Bush will choose for a post-presidency career?

  • Pick choice 1 Commissioner of Major League Baseball
  • Pick choice 2 Run a think tank
  • Pick choice 3 Oversee his presidential library
  • Pick choice 4 Write his memoirs
  • Pick choice 5 Enter the lecture circuit
  • Pick choice 6 No career; he’ll enjoy retirement
  • Pick choice 7 None of the above
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