Word: swoopdown
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...Democrats eventually have to nominate somebody. So the approach of actual voting paradoxically intensified the vulture watch -- the speculation among party pros that another candidate, or possibly even several, could try a late swoopdown on the prize. California Democratic chairman Phil Angelides puts on the record a sentiment many others voice privately: "If one of these ((present five)) candidates proves big enough and strong enough, he will be the nominee. But if they cannot successfully make the case, then the party will look more broadly...
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