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The problem with party politics is that people get involved every two or four years and that is it. In the meantime, the legislature and Minnesota politics are on a separate track.
Paul Wellstone
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Paul Wellstone
Age: 58 †
Born: 1944
Born: July 21
Died: 2002
Died: October 25
Former United States Senator
Political Scientist
Politician
University Teacher
Washington
District of Columbia
Paul David Wellstone
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