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August 20, 2010

Report: Wyclef Jean Denied Bid for Haitian Presidency
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In Haiti, election officials have reportedly rejected the presidential
candidacy of hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean. An unnamed official told the
Reuters news agency that Jean has been excluded from a list of approved
candidates for Haiti’s November elections due for release today.
Although born in Haiti, Jean’s candidacy was challenged on the grounds
he’s spent most of his life living in the United States.



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