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https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FXS9IZnvzPI<\/a>\n<\/p>

Jimmy Kimmel<\/a> got a man dressed like Jesus to read actual quotes from candidates\u00a0in this year\u2019s presidential primary elections. I think it\u00a0makes a useful point to those who think they are supporting candidates because they are followers of Jesus.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"