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The legions of reporters who cover politics don't want to quit the clash and thunder of electoral combat for the dry duty of analyzing the federal budget. As a consequence, we have created the perpetual presidential campaign.

Hugh Sidey

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Hugh Sidey
Age: 78 †
Born: 1927
Born: September 3
Died: 2005
Died: November 21
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