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“The Democratic Party is a coalition. Its strength and its weakness is, it's a coalition of interest groups, caucuses. It's a lot less homogeneous than the Republican Party, where people tend to believe the same things and oftentimes look alike.”

Quote by Mark Shields

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Mark Shields is an accomplished columnist, born on May 25, 1937. His career in political commentary and journalism is marked by his insightful analysis and sharp viewpoints. more

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