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" In most presidential elections, the taller candidate wins. "
Susan Estrich
Candidate
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" When a father climbs a dangerous mountain and dies, we mourn. When a mother does, we question her judgment. How could she? "
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" Rock stars generally don't last in the Senate, starting with John Kennedy. Too much work, too slow, too little juice. Getting something accomplished takes a remarkable amount of tedious work. Rock stars who become senators either run for something else or retire on the job. They certainly don't make a mark. "
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" I'm always suspicious of really beautiful women telling us we shouldn't be worried about beauty. "
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" When I ask the young people from California why they want to go to New York, and the ones from the East why they're determined to go West, I hear what you'd expect: new challenges, different weather, boyfriends, girlfriends, to make a name... They laugh when I say, 'But your poor mother.' "
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