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Name 5 politicians who influenced you strongly early in your political life.
For me ...
George McGovern
he was running bravely for president
Sissy Farenthold
she was a state rep who was part of the DIRTY THIRTY, a coalition for reform among Texas legislators
John Hannah
a state rep at the time who was running for District Attorney, and would later become Texas Secretary of State, then become a federal judge
Charlie Wilson
Timber Charlie was a State Senator running in his first race for Congress
Mickey Leland
Mickey was just getting started in politics, and he wore an African robe and had a 'fro like you wouldn't believe
The year was 1972 and I was just getting baptized into the party really good. I didn't meet McGovern, but I met all the others that year and they all had an impact on me in my early party development.
How about you?
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