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Americana: 24/04/2011

24/04/2011

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Joe Scarborough on Republican 2012 contenders - and Dolly Parton on the Royal Wedding.

As the 2012 election season gets under way, MSNBC's Joe Scarborough looks at how the field of Republican contenders is shaping up. And Dolly Parton talks about the Royal Wedding.

Election season 2012:
The 2012 election season is under way - and Barack Obama is the man the Republicans need to beat. There are plenty of contenders out there, but has the GOP found the man or woman with the winning combination? This week, Joe Scarborough - the host of MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' and a former Republican congressman himself - is on hand to guide us though the 2012 election. 

The Royal Wedding:
With the Royal Wedding just around the corner, we'll hear from Americans with very different views about the upcoming nuptials. 

Dolly Parton:
Dolly Parton talks about what keeps her smiling, who inspired her unique looks - and, of course, the royal wedding.

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