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The stronger Hillary is, the weaker she is. The more she seems like a likely presidential winner, the more difficult the senate race becomes in New York. It's perfect.

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Dick Morris
Age: 76
Born: 1947
Born: November 28
Author
Entrepreneur
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New York City
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Richard S. Morris
Richard Samuel Morris
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