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My campaign against businessmen running for governmental office

A few days ago I offered a general plea, carefully not naming names — even though I had to sit on my typing fingers not to. But you know another big question I regularly find myself asking on Twitter is … Continue reading

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Can we take an oath for the next election cycle? Please?

Which, in my case, will arrive in June of this year. Yes, in New York City there will be primaries for municipal elections. Mayor, comptroller, city council, borough presidents and what all else. There are a number of candidates for … Continue reading

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Does someone’s business success translate to elected office?

Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest The Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest is compiled by David Nir, Jeff Singer, Stephen Wolf, and Carolyn Fiddler, with additional contributions from David Jarman, Steve Singiser, Daniel Donner, James Lambert, and David Beard. Leading Off … Continue reading

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