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In reply to the discussion: Former Speaker of the House Tom Foley dies at 84 [View all]washnwmn
(28 posts)49. He was a rare breed in congress, statesman and gentleman.
I worked in many of Foley's elections from the time I was a kid, and my mother, who worked in his office at the federal bldg. in Spokane, says he was like a big brother.
As a person he was sincere and looked you in the eye when speaking or listening, and he did listen to his constituents, personally helping many.
I once read an article in a Sunday magazine rating congress-persons on how they got along with others. Foley was at the top of the list as being most respected by members on both sides of the aisle.
He will be missed, and not forgotten.
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Yet it was solid Democrats who told Pres. Clinton what would happen if he insisted on the AWB.
Ranchemp.
Oct 2013
#20
I think you underestimate the number of centrists/swing voters, and Democrats that own firearms
AtheistCrusader
Oct 2013
#30