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“I had been secretary of state for eight years, attorney general for four years, lieutenant governor for four years, and governor for four years - I had all these friends around the country - so I thought I could gin up a campaign not for me but against George W. Bush, against his war, against his economic policies, and against his education policies.”

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Don Siegelman, born on February 24, 1946, is a former governor of Alabama, United States. He has held various political positions throughout his career, including Secretary of State and State Senator of Alabama. Siegelman's political career has been marked by his controversial conviction on charges of corruption and abuse of power, making him a notable figure in American politics. more

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