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“I never took that stuff personally when people said I was too young, too inexperienced. I get politics. I get attack ads. But they said 'mobbed up family.' That we were criminals. That kills me.”

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Alexi Giannoulias

Alexi Giannoulias is an American politician recognized for his role as Illinois State Treasurer from 2003 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been active in political campaigns and has contributed to economic development and job creation initiatives. more

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