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“I now find my political philosophy more in line with Democrats than Republicans.”

Quote by Arlen Specter

Book:Life Among the Cannibals: A Political Career, a Tea Party Uprising, and the End of Governing As We Know It

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Life Among the Cannibals: A Political Career, a Tea Party Uprising, and the End of Governing As We Know It

This book delves into the author's political career, offering insights into the Tea Party movement's origins and impact on American governance. more

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Arlen Specter was a distinguished figure in American politics, serving as a United States Senator from Pennsylvania from 1981 to 2011. He was known for his long career in the Senate, during which he served in both the Democratic and Republican parties. Specter was a pivotal figure in the Watergate investigation and later became a leading advocate for the confirmation of Supreme Court justices. more

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