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“There's a wider agenda that speaks to what the Democratic Party has historically stood for, which are economic rights for those who are struggling in the middle class, concern for the poor, for economic justice for those who are marginalized in our society.”

Quote by Mike McCurry

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Mike McCurry is a former White House Press Secretary who served under President Bill Clinton. He is recognized for his role in shaping the public image of the Clinton administration and for his experience in dealing with the media. more

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