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Who Will Win in 2012? The Smile Can Be Telling

By Alexander Heffner
We can predict the answer to that question more than the chorus of political analysts might let on. If the outcomes of the last dozen presidential contests are any indication, the answer lies in which candidate boasts the winningest -- or most genuine -- smile. This is the cheerier candidate, presumably, the one with whom voters would prefer to have a beer. In explaining the trajectory of... (Read Full Article)
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