The dirty tricks department is working overtime Trying to stop the candidate from getting this time The wheels are now in motion all the traps are set Under this commotion will he walk into this mess The states intoxicated theyre at the starting gate He may never make it to the planned TV debate He cant fight off the big bucks of the old brigade Hes gotta watch his step in this smear campaign They called a snap election in the summer heat This town is reeling backwards Like a drunk man on the streets Feed those lies Bend those minds at any price Foul or air, as long as hes not there Election time Dont believe the papers its not anybodys race Hes not a rank beginner its not a childrens game He may get the nomination if he breaks through the chain Or theyll shoot him down on Main street in this smear campaign Just watch the party faithful fuel the dream machine Theyve fudged up all the issues eat that scandal sheet The dirty tricks department is nearly half insane Trying to stop the candidate with a smear campaign
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