The Perfect Candidate

The Perfect Candidate

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The Perfect Candidate

"Restore the Balance or Pay the Penalty!"

2012

0h 14m

7.0(2 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Two unlikely running mates seek the nation's highest office.

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Joe Estevez

Joe Estevez

Joe Estevez

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Robert Z'Dar

Robert Z'Dar

Robert Z'Dar

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Ken MacFarlane

Jerry Gainer

Ken MacFarlane

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Samantha Barrios

Roberta

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Maria Olsen

Ann

Maria Olsen

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Summer Ferguson

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Dave Campfield

Caesar

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Paul Chomicki

Otto

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Jen Nikolaus

Nurse

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