'Idol' winner, runner up react to outcome

 
Check out what 'American Idol' winner - David Cook - and runner up - David Archuleta - have to say about the outcome of the 2008 season. (link)

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Simon Cowell Got it WRONG - Apologizes for Disrespecting David Cook (VIDEO)

Simon Cowell turned out to be WRONG. Tuesday night he did everything possible to crown David Archuleta the new American Idol. He may be Simon’s guy but it turns out that David Cook won by a monumental margin of 12 million votes over his 17 year old competitor. Not even close folks.
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Cook won with 12 Million votes higher than runner up, David Archuleta . Congratulations!
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David Cook, the 25 year old rocker won by an amazing 12 million votes, amassing 56% of 96 million votes beating 17 year old pop tart David Archuleta.
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