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mucifer

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14. Franken has done a lot of studying and reading of politics. He's a Harvard grad who

Reply to alarimer (Reply #8)

Sun May 14, 2017, 12:31 PM

May 2017

didn't get there just from his family legacy. He's very smart. But, it is true starting out with your first job in your political career as a US senator is unusual.

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You do have a point. Sadly. Solly Mack May 2017 #9

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