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UMP: what a joke!

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Social media users are joking about and satirising the UMP's woes - we take a look at some of the best mock-ups. Also, can Nicolas Sarkozy come to the party's rescue? This is perhaps THE most asked question of the day.

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
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More bad paintings by George W. Bush
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