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Who says meritocracy says oligarchy.

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Chris Hayes
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 28
Commentator
Journalist
News Presenter
Political Pundit
Television Presenter
Writer
The Bronx
New York City
Christopher Loffredo Hayes
Meritocracy
Oligarchy
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