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TRENDING NOW: Rick Mercer on the extra-long federal election campaign

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October 09, 2015 - 5:00 AM

The new season of the Rick Mercer Report is back on TV just in time for the end of the marathon federal election campaign.

Rick's Rant this week focuses on the lengthy campaign and it's lack of focus on real issues.

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