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Renew Deal

(85,353 posts) Mon Nov 5, 2018, 08:01 PM Nov 2018

John Liu likely to become first Taiwan-born US State Senator

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – 51-year-old American politician John Chun Liu (劉醇逸 ) could become the first Taiwan-born U.S. State Senator if he wins the bid for the New York State Senate in the general elections taking place on Nov. 6.
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https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3568296

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John Liu likely to become first Taiwan-born US State Senator (Original Post) Renew Deal Nov 2018 OP

He had me at... FM123 Nov 2018 #1

Well, if all goes well, NY State will make further history tomorrow. . . DinahMoeHum Nov 2018 #2

FM123

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1. He had me at...

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Mon Nov 5, 2018, 08:08 PM

Nov 2018

"The former New York City Comptroller has been a harsh critic of President Donald Trump"

DinahMoeHum

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2. Well, if all goes well, NY State will make further history tomorrow. . .

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Mon Nov 5, 2018, 08:17 PM

Nov 2018

First African-American Attorney-General: Letitia (Tish) James

and if Democrats win the State Senate:
First African-American State Senate Majority Leader: Andrea Stewart-Cousins

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