The Campaign

The Campaign

May the best loser win.

R 2012 · 85 min · ★ 5.8 (2K) · Comedy

Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

Directed by Jay Roach · Written by Shawn Harwell

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