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By Stephen Lemons Conspiracy nutbar Karen Johnson wants to be Guv. And Queen of France, too, we hear. The Rep defends the indefensible: Nazi-hugger Russell Pearce. Nickel Bag Joe announces Wednesday sweep to distract from Tuesday jail lawsuit. Jerry Colangelo’s Team U.S.A. trounces China in Olympic b-ball. D-Backs defeat Braves…