the racie for gracie Sept. 10, 2013

A 12-Year-Old Girl Cried Tears of Joy When She Saw Christine Quinn Today

By Dan Amira

If the 12-year-old vote comes through in a big way tonight, Quinn could still win this thing.

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Christine Quinn Made a 12-Year-Old Girl Cry

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