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The ability to convince people of the wackiest notions - and both parties can do it - it's part of the dumbing down of America that's really highly problematic.

Gary Ackerman

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Gary Ackerman
Age: 81
Born: 1942
Born: November 19
Business Executive
Former U.S. Representative
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Teacher
Brooklyn
New York
Gary Leonard Ackerman
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