Obama gets a surprise lift in Florida

10/09/12 07:21 CET

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President Barack Obama got an unexpected boost in Florida when his campaign bus tour stopped at a fast food restaurant. Owner Scott Van Duzer’s lift took the leader by surprise with Obama admiring his sheer strength. Although a registered Republican Van Duzer said he voted for Obama four years ago and he will do so again.

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