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“When it comes to federal elections law, Tom DeLay and his special-interest friends live by one set of rules, and everyone else lives by a very different set.”

Quote by Rahm Emanuel

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Rahm Emanuel is an American politician who served as the 55th Mayor of Chicago from 2011 to 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has a background in politics and business. more

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