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“I don't have a lot of thrilling anecdotes about my career or personal life. All the stuff that is interesting is private and I wouldn't want people to know.”

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Natalie Merchant

Natalie Merchant is an American singer-songwriter renowned for her distinctive voice and poetic lyrics. She rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs, and later embarked on a highly successful solo career. Her music frequently addresses social and political issues, and she has been recognized for her contributions to music and activism. more

“I want to see a more progressive Democratic ticket. I'm not happy with the Democratic Leadership Council's dominance of the party. And although I'm unlikely to be the person, I want Wisconsin's progressivism to influence the ticket. And we'll do better as a party if we do. We'll have more energy. We'll have a broader tent.”

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Author:Russ Feingold

“I think what they've been doing is largely almost in firefighting mode without a good conceptual framework - either at the micro or the macro level. Micro, you would ask: "What kind of financial or banking system do we want?" Macro, you would say: "What are the underlying problems in the structure of our economy?"”

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Author:Joseph Stiglitz

“I do think there would be a receptivity to somebody who campaigned in a straightforward, cohesive way, supporting an increase in the minimum wage, being for universal health care for all Americans, and opposing trade agreements like NAFTA.”

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Author:Russ Feingold

“Health care is still the number-one issue out there. Someone who seizes it, I think, will do very well in an election. Let's face it: Clinton's two big issues were the middle class tax cut, which he dropped, wisely, at the time to help reduce the deficit, and health care. That's what he ran on.”

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Author:Russ Feingold

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