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“One of the striking things and Donald Trump is right, he gets no Democratic votes. It`s interesting there were Democrats from states some of them more conservative states that voted him, Indiana, Missouri, West Virginia, Montana, North Dakota. They`re not afraid of Donald Trump those Democratic Senators because they know more than he knows and know what the people want.”

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Barney Frank

Barney Frank was a distinguished U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, serving for 32 years. He was a leading advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, financial regulation, and economic equality. Frank was a pivotal figure in the 2008 financial crisis and played a crucial role in the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. more

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