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prairierose

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19. Liberalhistorian, yes, you are correct. But like so many places...

Reply to liberalhistorian (Reply #10)

Tue Feb 11, 2014, 05:35 PM

Feb 2014

the legislature does not really reflect the beliefs of the people. However, since the dem party is so close to dead in this state, thanks to the DLC. there are many legislative districts where there is no choice for the people to vote for anyone but a repub.

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