"May the best loser win."

2012

1h 25m

5.8(1789 votes)

Comedy

Overview

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

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10 videos

Cast & Crew

140 members

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Will Ferrell

Cam Brady

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Zach Galifianakis

Marty Huggins

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Jason Sudeikis

Mitch Wilson

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Katherine LaNasa

Rose Brady

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Dylan McDermott

Tim Wattley

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Sarah Baker

Mitzi Huggins

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John Lithgow

Glen Motch

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Dan Aykroyd

Wade Motch

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Brian Cox

Raymond

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Karen Maruyama

Mrs. Yao

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Grant Goodman

Clay Huggins

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Kya Haywood

Dylan/Clay Huggins

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Randall D. Cunningham

Cam Brady Jr.

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Madison Wolfe

Jessica Brady

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Thomas Middleditch

Travis

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Josh Lawson

Tripp

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Heather Lawless

Diane

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Jack McBrayer

Mr. Mendenhall

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Elizabeth Diane Wells

Mrs. Mendenhall

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Billy Slaughter

Dermot

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Aaron Jay Rome

Intern Jason

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Kate Miner

Shana

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Amelia Jackson-Gray

Becky

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Bobby Tisdale

Huggins Supporter

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Wolf Blitzer

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Piers Morgan

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Bill Maher

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Chris Matthews

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Dennis Miller

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Lawrence O'Donnell

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Joe Scarborough

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Mika Brzezinski

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Willie Geist

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Ed Schultz

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P.J. Byrne

Rick

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Patrick Weathers

Old Councilman

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Gerry May

Carter Baines

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Tzi Ma

Mr. Zheng

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Bill Martin Williams

Senator Lloyd

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Danny Vinson

Elder Dan

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John D. Reaves

Banker

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Scott A. Martin

Wes Talager

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Rob Mariano

Boston Rob

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Mike Mizanin

The Miz

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Randy Bachman

Bachman & Turner

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Mick Dalla-Vee

Bachman & Turner

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Marc Lafrance

Bachman & Turner

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Brent Howard Knudsen

Bachman & Turner

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Charles Frederick Turner

Bachman & Turner

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Danny Hanemann

Hunter

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Jason Kirkpatrick

Hunter

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Taryn Terrell

Janette

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J.D. Evermore

State Official

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Matt Borel

Rainbowland Moderator

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Millard Darden

Moderator Carl Terry

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Mikki Val

Town Hall Moderator

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Ramona Tyler

Reporter Brenda Britton

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Steve Wilkins

Reporter Darren

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Rowan Joseph

Reporter Gary

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Dane Rhodes

Working-Class Man

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Trey Burvant

Man at Debate

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Joe Chrest

Rainbowland Audience Member

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Peaches Davis

Mrs. Cutler

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Stephanie Dotson

Choir Soloist

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Seth Morris

Confession Husband

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Tara Copeland

Confession Wife

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Frank Drank

Biker Guy

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Luka Jones

Biker Guy

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Paul Zies

Biker Guy

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Early Whitesides

Elderly Man

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Leslea Fisher

Election Night Girl

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Steve Tom

Congressman

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Catherine Shreves

Anchor Rachel

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Amber Dawn Landrum

Punched Baby's Mother

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Dustan Costine

Police Officer

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Tim Hickey

Patriotic Passerby

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Loriel Hennington

Dancer

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Tyne Stecklein

Dancer

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Krystal Ellsworth

Dancer

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Kayla Jenee Radomski

Dancer

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Brittany Perry-Russell

Cam Brady Cheerleader

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Colleen Craig

Dancer

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Julia Adams

Doctor (uncredited)

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John L. Armijo

Migrant Worker / Bandito (uncredited)

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Christi Barlow

City Official (uncredited)

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Crew

Kevin Beard

Cam Supporter (uncredited)

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Nick Blady

Snake Worshiper (uncredited)

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Allison Bryant

Rally Leader (uncredited)

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Tom Bubrig

Reporter (uncredited)

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Tom Cain

State Trooper (uncredited)

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Grant Case

Campaign Staffer (uncredited)

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Crew

John Cenatiempo

Security Guard (uncredited)

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Jean-Luc Charboneau

Shiek #2 (uncredited)

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Felder Charbonnet

Police Officer #1 (uncredited)

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Lee Christian

Photographer (uncredited)

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Jennifer Culicchia

Woman in Bed (uncredited)

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John F. Daniel

Giant Marty (uncredited)

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Raymond Delaune

Reporter (uncredited)

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Christy B. Devarauxx

Teacher (uncredited)

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Kasey Emas

Reporter (uncredited)

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Jerry Esslinger Jr.

Businessman (uncredited)

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Cy Fahrenholtz

Synagogue Attendee (uncredited)

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Dacia Fernandez

Cam Brady Cheerleader (uncredited)

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Elizabeth Foley

Young Cam's Friend (uncredited)

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Leni Ford

Staff Member (uncredited)

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Claire Frederiksen

Reporter (uncredited)

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William G. Gil

Air Force Officer (uncredited)

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John Goodman

Congressman Scott Talley (uncredited)

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Jennifer Hinrichs

Snake Church Dancer (uncredited)

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Timothy Hinrichs

Snake Church Dancer (uncredited)

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Glen Hobgood

Naked Guy (uncredited)

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Mark Joyce

City Official (uncredited)

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Sara Kenley

Blonde Cam Shot Girl / Cheerleader (uncredited)

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Kristal Kincaid

Huggins Supporter (uncredited)

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Rhonda Laizer

Reporter (uncredited)

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Ever Eloise Landrum

Baby (uncredited)

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Robert Larriviere

Photographer (uncredited)

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A.J. Leitell

Stuart (uncredited)

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Parker Lovein

Jared Mendenhall (uncredited)

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Brian Matney

Preacher (uncredited)

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Harlon Miller

Security Guard (uncredited)

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Dustin Milligan

College Frat Guy (uncredited)

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Lance E. Nichols

Denning Mayor (uncredited)

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Jeffery Nowell

Debate Attendee (uncredited)

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Jay Oliver

Cam Brady Supporter (uncredited)

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Jonathan Ray

City Official (uncredited)

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Crew

Christine Craft Regusa

Teacher (uncredited)

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Gus Rhodes

Socialite (uncredited)

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Annette Doucet Sharpe

Anti-Huggins Housewife in Robe (uncredited)

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Chaz Smith

Reporter (uncredited)

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Terry Lee Smith

Reporter (uncredited)

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Jim Sojka

Reporter (uncredited)

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Marco St. John

Husband (uncredited)

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Jordan Sudduth

Photographer (uncredited)

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Christine Tonry

Cam Brady Supporter (uncredited)

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Joseph Uzzell

Senator (uncredited)

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Production

Daniel Vincent

Rowdy Supporter at Debate (uncredited)

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Carl J. Walker

Accountant (uncredited)

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Glen Warner

Roadie (uncredited)

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David Michael Warren

Hospital Patient (uncredited)

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