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“I share this view, that Hillary Clinton did not get a fair chance with both media perspectives and the subtleties on the gender discrimination. I think there was in the media particularly there's a zone of protection around Senator Obama on race where none existed on gender.”

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Maria Echaveste

Maria Echaveste is an American legislator born on May 31, 1954. She has a rich experience in politics and has held several important positions. more

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