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Sen. Mary Landrieu lends a hand for keg stand

By Chad Merda

We’re not sure if it’ll help her win any votes in November, but Democratic Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu showed that she knows how to relate to the voters, especially at a Louisiana State football game.

Over the weekend, Landrieu was working the crowd in Baton Rouge.

There were people drinking. And a keg. So she did what any good person would do. She offered up an assist:

h/t: ABC News

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