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Let me say, that this is not--on my part--an attack on Hillary Clinton, or her campaign. If she should get nominated, I'll support her with all my heart. But news is news, and my point here is,
by seabat
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Feeling mildly slighted by Devilstower in this otherwise excellent piece ...
by Rio Bravo
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