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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Neil Abercrombie on Government Reform
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (HI-1):
Click here for 13 full quotes
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted NO on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
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Duke Aiona on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- Limit all political contributions: corporate & party. (Nov 2010)
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John Carroll on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii:
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- I pledge to fight for bold reforms and solutions. (Jul 2018)
- Supports citizen's initiative process & multiparty democracy. (Jul 2016)
- Don't regulate campaign contributions; they're free speech. (Nov 2012)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Government Reform
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep.:
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Dems represent foreign policy establishment, not people. (Nov 2019)
- Mandate paper ballots to ensure that every vote is heard. (Nov 2019)
- Eliminate the Electoral College. (Jul 2019)
- Mandate paper ballots. (Jul 2019)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2017)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Apr 2018)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Mixed vote on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for Hawaii Governor:
Click here for 8 full quotes
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- Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Mar 2012)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2018)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2018)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
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David Ige on Government Reform
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Democratic Governor:
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- Run government with open & public two-way communication. (Aug 2014)
- Limit campaign donations and campaign spending. (Nov 2012)
- Require photo identification in order to vote. (Nov 2012)
- Support independent redistricting but also voter ID. (Nov 2012)
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Marissa Kerns on Government Reform
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Bob McDermott on Government Reform
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| Republican candidate for governor:
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Andria Tupola on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii:
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- Ease permitting processes for developers. (Nov 2020)
- Video testimony to legislature; no constitutional convention. (Aug 2018)
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Senate:
HI 2022: 2022 HI Governor's race
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John Carroll on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Senate (declined):
Click here for 3 full quotes
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- I pledge to fight for bold reforms and solutions. (Jul 2018)
- Supports citizen's initiative process & multiparty democracy. (Jul 2016)
- Don't regulate campaign contributions; they're free speech. (Nov 2012)
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Ron Curtis on Government Reform
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Take back our elections from lobbyists & special interests. (Aug 2018)
- Regulate campaign contributions from corporations and unions. (Jan 2018)
- CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Government Reform
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Democratic Challenger:
Click here for 8 full quotes
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- Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Mar 2012)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2018)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2018)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
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Mazie Hirono on Government Reform
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Democratic challenger; Representative (HI-2):
Click here for 15 full quotes
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Member of House Committee on Ethics. (Mar 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Apr 2014)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (May 2018)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
- CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Linda Lingle on Government Reform
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| Republican Governor (HI):
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Eddie Pirkowski on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Hawaii U.S. Senator:
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- No photo ID for voting. (Jul 2014)
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House:
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Charles Djou on Government Reform
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Republican Governor challenger (District 1):
Click here for 3 full quotes
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- Increase penalties & crack down on corrupt agencies. (Sep 2010)
- Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
- Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Government Reform
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep.:
Click here for 11 full quotes
OR click here for Tulsi Gabbard on other issues.
- Dems represent foreign policy establishment, not people. (Nov 2019)
- Mandate paper ballots to ensure that every vote is heard. (Nov 2019)
- Eliminate the Electoral College. (Jul 2019)
- Mandate paper ballots. (Jul 2019)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2017)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Apr 2018)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Mixed vote on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Mark Takai on Government Reform
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Democratic House Member (District 1):
Click here for 3 full quotes
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- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Linda Lingle on Government Reform
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| Republican Governor (HI):
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Cam Cavasso on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
Click here for 2 full quotes
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- Photo ID for voting. (Sep 2014)
- Remove all contribution limits on federal campaigns. (Nov 2010)
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Bob McDermott on Government Reform
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| Former Republican candidate for Hawaii Governor:
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Ed Case on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 1):
Click here for 10 full quotes
OR click here for Ed Case on other issues.
- Enact far-reaching campaign spending & lobbying reforms. (Sep 2018)
- Only 8% of my campaign money comes from PACs. (May 2012)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Government Reform
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Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 1):
Click here for 8 full quotes
OR click here for Colleen Hanabusa on other issues.
- Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Mar 2012)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2018)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2018)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
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Ben Cayetano on Government Reform
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Former Democratic Governor (1994-2002):
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- Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
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Ed Case on Government Reform
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Democratic challenger (2006); U.S. Rep.:
Click here for 10 full quotes
OR click here for Ed Case on other issues.
- Enact far-reaching campaign spending & lobbying reforms. (Sep 2018)
- Only 8% of my campaign money comes from PACs. (May 2012)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Neil Abercrombie on Government Reform
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (HI-1):
Click here for 13 full quotes
OR click here for Neil Abercrombie on other issues.
- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted NO on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
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Mazie Hirono on Government Reform
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Democratic challenger; Representative (HI-2):
Click here for 15 full quotes
OR click here for Mazie Hirono on other issues.
- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Member of House Committee on Ethics. (Mar 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Apr 2014)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (May 2018)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
- CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Patsy Mink on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
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Cynthia Thielen on Government Reform
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| Republican Challenger:
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Daniel Akaka on Government Reform
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Democratic Jr Senator (HI):
Click here for 15 full quotes
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- Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
- Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Voted NO on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
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Daniel Inouye on Government Reform
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Democratic Sr Senator (HI):
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- No limit on pain & suffering in lawsuits. (Nov 1998)
- Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
- Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Voted NO on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
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Kai Kahele on Government Reform
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| Democrat (District 2):
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Brian Schatz on Government Reform
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Democratic Jr Senator:
Click here for 7 full quotes
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- Abolish the Electoral College. (Apr 2019)
- Partial state funding for state level political campaigns. (Nov 1996)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Apr 2014)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (May 2017)
- Sponsored bill to abolish the electoral college. (Apr 2019)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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