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The most annoying people of the year

Dec 20, 2017, 4:03 PM

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(AP File Photos)

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Dori Monson Show listeners voted and the results are in. Here are your most annoying people of 2017.

The Most Annoying National Person

1. Colin Kaepernick

2. Senator Chuck Schumer

3. President Donald Trump

4. Senator Elizabeth Warren

The Most Annoying Local Person

1. Bob Ferguson

2. Ed Murray

3. Michael Bennett

4. Scott Kubly

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The most annoying people of the year