Two absurdly broad politicians unleash darkly comic, campy chaos in a brisk, satirical North Carolina election.
Big broad humor. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
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No surprises for an R: moderate sex and nudity, and no real violence.
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Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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