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Buttoned up: no third term

It's a deal. To conclude our Buttoned Up series of political-campaign pins, here's a vintage item that's more timely than ever. On election day 2008, with George W. Bush's eighth year in office winding down, I think the idea of no third term is something ballot-casters of all descriptions can...
By Michael RobertsNovember 4, 2008
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It’s a deal.

To conclude our Buttoned Up series of political-campaign pins, here’s a vintage item that’s more timely than ever. On election day 2008, with George W. Bush’s eighth year in office winding down, I think the idea of no third term is something ballot-casters of all descriptions can get behind. Now get out there and vote. — Michael Roberts

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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