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Bumbles

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6. I grew up in Saranac Lake, NY, and was one of only two declared Dems in my 1960 graduating class.

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Wed May 20, 2026, 09:18 AM

May 20

In 1974, my father ran for the seat Stefanik has held. He would be horrified! He lost by a narrow margin and regretted not making "one more factory closing" or "having one more rally." Passing Stefanik's campaign office in my hometown is one of the few times in my life I've felt like spitting, raging and breaking glass. I'm very impressed by Gendebien, as would my father be.,

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I grew up in Saranac Lake, NY, and was one of only two declared Dems in my 1960 graduating class. Bumbles May 20 #6