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The Biggest 'Oops!' Moments From 2012 Presidential Campaigns —VIDEO

Updated: September 18, 2012 | 11:17 a.m.
November 16, 2011 | 2:28 p.m.

Running for the White House inevitably leads to gaffes. (See: President Obama claiming he visted 57 states.) In the gallery below, we've collected the most memorable "Oops!" moments made by candidates during the 2012 campaign. 

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