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“Over the long run, many of Perry's stances boil down to following the money.”

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Gail Collins is an American journalist and author, born on November 25, 1945. She is renowned for her column at The New York Times, where she writes on politics and culture. Collins has also penned several books on American history and politics, making significant contributions to the field of journalism. more

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