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Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties
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Written by WisDems Press
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Friday, 24 August 2018 14:26 |
| Follow this newsletter to keep current on the events shaping our state and the work our party is doing to win in 2018 and beyond. |
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Tammy is special interests' #1 target
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Marquette Law School released a new poll this week, and friends, the Senate race is neck and neck.
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The Koch Brothers spent a whopping $5.1 million against our Senator Tammy Baldwin during the primary, and you bet they’re going to put more resources behind Leah. It reminds me of 2016 when these same billionaires and special interests spent millions of dollars at the last minute to pull off an upset against Russ Feingold.
We can’t let that happen again.
Tammy has put Wisconsin first. She’s fought to defend the millions of Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions, she stood up to greedy hedge fund managers, and she’s making sure that Wisconsinites struggling with addiction are able to access the care they need.
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| "Last weekend I spent some time in Milwaukee catching up with old friends and making new ones and I kept hearing one thing over and over: people are worried about health care. That's why I'm going to keep fighting for affordable care for everybody." -- @tammybaldwin |
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Hey Scott Walker, fix the roads!
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It isn’t news to anyone who’s spent 15 minutes in Wisconsin that our roads are crappy. In fact, 42% of our roads are in poor or mediocre condition, compared to just 19% in Illinois! Our roads are littered with potholes in every corner of the state, and major highway projects have been delayed under Scott Walker’s failed leadership from the I-94 to the I-43 to Highway 15.
Despite the sorry state of our roads (We rank 44/50 states!), Scott Walker chose to divert $90 million away from state highway projects as part of his $4.5 billion taxpayer giveaway to Foxconn!
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Everyday working Wisconsinites have had to pick up the tab; local “wheel taxes” have nearly tripled and folks pay on average $637 per year on car repairs thanks to our crumbling roads. That’s why Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes, and laborers and operating engineers from across the state called on Scott Walker to Fix the Roads!
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Wisconsinites deserve safe and dependable roads to drive on. Roads touch every part of our lives -- solid infrastructure is particularly important for economic growth, from starting a small business to attracting folks to live in our state! Tony has said that all options are on the table when it comes to fixing our roads, because unlike Scott Walker, he won’t neglect the needs of hardworking Wisconsinites.
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| Maybe Scott Walker would see the urgency in fixing our roads if he actually drove on them! |
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Research group One Wisconsin Now uncovered a trove of documents from Governor Walker’s administrations showing that he has abused taxpayer resources by racking up over $818,000 in air travel costs since September 2015!
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He frequently flew short distances that could have been easily driven, like the 24 miles from Appleton to Green Bay, the 39 miles from Janesville to Madison or the 24 miles from Kenosha to Milwaukee. And the cost to taxpayers was extraordinary; in February 2016, he used a state plane to pick him up in Milwaukee after a haircut and fly him to an NRA convention in Wausau, and that cost us $2,586!
It’s clear that after working as a career politician for 25 years, Walker doesn’t understand the value of a hard-earned dollar. For the average working family in Wisconsin, $2,586, and it’s downright ridiculous that Walker would abuse taxpayer dollars this way.
Tony Evers is one of us. While Walker has spent his whole career chasing higher office, Tony has spent his career serving Wisconsinites, teaching our children and leading our schools. I can’t imagine a better person to lead Wisconsin, and I can’t wait to vote for Tony in November.
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Name: Julie Henszey
Running for: Senate District 5
Current Residence: Wauwatosa
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| Why are you running?
I am running because we cannot afford to stay on the path we’ve been traveling down. Politicians in power are jeopardizing our people, our future, and our institutions for political gain. They have attacked public education, short-changed us on healthcare, aggressively curtailed environmental protection, handed out tax breaks to wealthy business owners, limited the power of county and municipal governing bodies, and answered to donors and special interests when cutting business deals.
Like my neighbors, I can’t sit by and watch our leaders take these reckless actions. We’ve collectively worked to elevate our voices and now I’m prepared to take on a larger role, proactively and collaboratively guiding Wisconsin down a new path towards opportunity for all.
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Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties
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Written by IBEW, John T. Zapfel
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Tuesday, 21 August 2018 14:23 |
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 Say Tony Evers has strong record of supporting workers’ rights, energy independence, infrastructure investment and apprenticeship training.
MILWAUKEE – Citing his commitment to Wisconsin’s working families and strengthening its energy infrastructure, the Wisconsin State Conference of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) announced today that it has endorsed Tony Evers for governor of Wisconsin. The IBEW will be mobilizing its 15,000 members across the state of Wisconsin to support Evers’ campaign.
 “Because of Tony Evers’ strong record of supporting workers’ rights, energy independence, infrastructure investment and apprenticeship training as Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin, we are thrilled to support his campaign to lead our state into the future,” said Leo Sokolik, president of the Wisconsin State Conference of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. “Tony listens to working families and is committed to making sure that we have a strong voice in his future administration. IBEW is proud to support Tony’s plans for our state by mobilizing our members to help his campaign succeed.”
“Our members are on the front lines of Wisconsin’s rapidly evolving utility industry and know what is required to move Wisconsin towards its renewable energy future. With so much at stake, we are confident Tony Evers has the experience and vision to move Wisconsin forward and look forward to working with him to do so,” said Tony Bartels, Secretary Treasurer of the Wisconsin State Conference of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
The Wisconsin State Conference of IBEW represents a membership 15,000 strong, consisting of electricians, telecommunications, broadcasting, and linemen and other employees of public utilities. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 August 2018 14:48 |
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Written by Kaul for Attorney General Press
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Tuesday, 21 August 2018 10:43 |
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 Schimel let 3M go without a fine in 2016. Josh Kaul won’t give polluters a pass.
MADISON – In the wake of news that Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources is investigating more air pollution from 3M, Josh Kaul called out Brad Schimel’s soft-on-pollution approach.
 “In 2016, Brad Schimel let 3M off the hook without payment of a fine, and now it’s under investigation again,” Kaul said. “We need an attorney general who is serious about holding polluters accountable when they break the law.”
“From waiting until an election year to finally take some action to address the increased delays in testing at the state crime labs, to his failure to finish awarding school-safety grants before the start of the school year, Brad Schimel’s actions too often seem to be timed for political expediency. Hopefully, now that it’s an election year, Schimel will finally take real action to protect clean air and clean water,” Kaul said.
Josh Kaul served as a federal prosecutor in Baltimore, one of America’s most violent cities. There, Kaul prosecuted murderers, gang members, and drug traffickers, taking dangerous criminals off the street and making communities more secure. He grew up in Oshkosh and Fond du Lac in a family of law enforcement professionals and teachers. He is running for Attorney General in 2018.
For more information, please visit: www.joshkaul.org |
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Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties
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Written by Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Courtney Beyer
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Thursday, 16 August 2018 10:40 |
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Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes and Josh Kaul will visit Milwaukee, Green Bay, Madison, Stevens Point and La Crosse Thursday and Friday.
 MADISON - Democratic gubernatorial nominee Tony Evers and lt. governor nominee Mandela Barnes will be joined by Attorney General candidate Josh Kaul and local leaders in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Madison, Stevens Point and La Crosse for their first joint public events of the general election.
The nominees will highlight their shared priorities and rally voters behind their positive vision for the future of Wisconsin.
The nominees will be joined at each event by local leaders who will speak on the ticket’s strength and ability to defeat Scott Walker in November.
WHO: Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes and Josh Kaul joined by local leaders
WHAT: Campaign kickoff tour
WHERE/WHEN:
Candidates will have limited availability for questions after the event. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 17 August 2018 10:57 |
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Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties
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Written by Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Brad Bainum
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Thursday, 16 August 2018 09:17 |
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 Two-day tour includes stops in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Wausau, and Madison.
MADISON - The Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Wednesday the “Leah Vukmir Isn’t For Us” Tour -- a two-day, statewide tour highlighting Republican U.S. Senate nominee Leah Vukmir’s health care record.
The “Leah Vukmir Isn’t For Us” Tour -- which will include press events in Madison, Milwaukee, Eau Claire, Wausau, and Green Bay -- will feature Wisconsin nurses and health care professionals who are holding press events across the state to highlight Leah Vukmir’s health care agenda that includes:
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gutting protections for Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions;
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letting insurance companies charge seniors more; and,
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pursuing deep cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, which covers three in five Wisconsin nursing homes residents.
As a national leader of ALEC, a shadowy corporate special interest group, Leah Vukmir has taken her cues from special interests, not Wisconsin families, including by limiting health care coverage and making it harder to hold neglectful nursing homes accountable.
“Leah Vukmir Isn’t For Us” Tour Schedule:
Thursday, August 16 at 10:00 AM — Madison-area medical professionals will hold a press conference on Leah Vukmir’s health care record and agenda on the Capitol Square, at the corner of Main St., S. Pinckney St., and King St.
Thursday, August 16 at 2:00 PM — Milwaukee-area medical professionals will hold a press conference on Leah Vukmir’s health care record at the Milwaukee County Democratic Party office, located at 2999 S. Delaware Avenue in Milwaukee.
Friday, August 17 at 9:30 AM — Eau Claire-area medical professionals will hold a press conference on Leah Vukmir’s health care record at the Eau Claire County Democratic Party office, located at 440 Broadway St. in Eau Claire.
Friday, August 17 at 1:00 PM — Wausau-area medical professionals will hold a press conference on Leah Vukmir’s health care record at the Marathon County Democratic Party office, located at W 54403, 833 S 3rd Ave. in Wausau.
Friday, August 17 at 4:00 PM — Green Bay-area medical professionals will hold a press conference on Leah Vukmir’s health care record at the Brown County Democratic Party office, located at 118 S Chestnut Ave in Green Bay.
For more information, or to RSVP to any individual event, email Brad Bainum at
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Written by Democratic Party of Wisconsin, TJ Helmstetter
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Wednesday, 15 August 2018 12:55 |
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 MILWAUKEE - Patrick Marley of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Walker attempted to show support for both Trump and the motorcycle company, but did not say whether he opposed a boycott. Walker aides refused to answer that question. Excerpts are below.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Scott Walker Caught Between Donald Trump and Harley-Davidson
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"GOP Gov. Scott Walker also assiduously avoided saying whether he supported a Harley boycott.
The issue was thrust upon the candidates — all strong backers of Trump — after Trump posted a Sunday message on Twitter saying a boycott of the Milwaukee-based company would be "great."
The issue came up at a bad time for Wisconsin Republicans — just before a primary that will determine who will face Baldwin and which of eight Democrats will take on Walker.
In a statement, Walker attempted to show support for both Trump and the motorcycle company, but did not say whether he opposed a boycott. Walker aides refused to answer that question.
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That puts Wisconsin Republicans in a tough spot. They don't want to alienate a president who is popular in their party and who is quick to excoriate critics.
But they also don't want to attack a company that is woven into the fabric of the state's identity and celebrating its 115th anniversary."
Read more: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/08/13/scott-walker-caught-between-donald-trump-and-harley-davidson/975730002/
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Written by Mandela Barnes, Lt. Governor
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Wednesday, 15 August 2018 09:32 |
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MILWAUKEE - We did it! Last night, after seven months of campaigning, Wisconsin Democrats went to the polls and chose me to be their next Lieutenant Governor. I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who supported me throughout this process. It is an honor and a privilege to have reached this point.
Whether you donated to the campaign, talked to your friends and family, made calls, shared social media posts, came to an event, or simply filled the bubble next to my name on the ballot, we wouldn’t be anywhere without you.
As exciting as all of this is, we know that we’re only halfway there. This election, more than anything else, is about taking power back in our state, and restoring and expanding opportunity across Wisconsin. The time is now to organize in every community, and to elect progressive Democrats up and down the ballot, from Tammy Baldwin at the federal level all the way down to the Assembly, where there are Democrats running in 91 of 99 districts!
I want to thank all the great candidates who ran in the primary for Governor this year. The thoughtful exchange of ideas represented a welcome contrast to the ugly battle waged by Republicans in their primary for Senate.
Democrats stand united, and I am thrilled to be joining the ticket with Tony Evers on the November 6th ballot. With your continued support, I know that we will win and bring real, positive change to the lives of Wisconsinites - no matter which party they’ve supported in the past.
-- Mandela Barnes |
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Last Updated on Friday, 17 August 2018 09:41 |
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Written by Kelda for Governor Press
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Monday, 13 August 2018 16:15 |
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 State Representatives and officials from Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Shorewood, and Oak Creek-Franklin come over to Kelda Roys for Governor.
MADISON, WI - Kelda Roys has secured the endorsement of several state and local elected officials throughout Southeastern Wisconsin.
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State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa
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State Representative Christine Sinicki
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Milwaukee Alderman Cavalier Johnson
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Sheboygan Supervisor Alexandra Nugent
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Sheboygan School Board Member Ryan Burg
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Sheboygan Alder Ryan Sorenson
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Shorewood Village Board Member Jessica Carpenter
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Oak Creek-Franklin School Board Member Leah Schreiber Johnson
“I’m thrilled to have earned the endorsements of so many local elected officials throughout our great state.” said Roys. “They recognizing that our campaign has the message and momentum to take on Walker and return prosperity to Wisconsin.”
Roys has previously been endorsed by many national and state organizations and leaders, including EMILY’s List, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Bon Iver, the Network for Public Education, the Wisconsin Gazette, Women’s March WI, National Organization for Women - Wisconsin, Feminist Majority PAC, WUFPAC, Demand Universal Healthcare, Moms Demand Action Candidate Distinction, #VoteProChoice, Andy Gronik, Outagamie Co. Exec. Thomas Nelson, Diane Ravitch, Rep. Lisa Subeck, Rep. Amanda Stuck, Rep. Nick Milroy, former Sen. Jess King, philanthropist Lynde Uihlein, and many local elected officials and leaders.
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Kelda Roys, 39, is a small business owner, attorney, former state representative, and past head of NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin, who has been standing up for women and families throughout her career. In the Assembly, she stood out as an influential and effective lawmaker, delivering results for working families and helping lead the opposition to Governor Scott Walker’s divisive agenda. As the parent and stepparent of four girls, Roys will fight for paid family leave, affordable childcare, student debt relief, great schools, and healthcare for all. In a year in which Wisconsin voters are ready for change, Kelda Roys provides the clearest contrast to Scott Walker. |
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Written by Andy Gronik Press Office, Brandon Weathersby
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Friday, 10 August 2018 12:55 |
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 Former Democratic candidate for Governor Andy Gronik shares his picks in Tuesday's primaries.
MILWAUKEE - Traveling throughout Wisconsin listening to the life stories of real people with all political beliefs and shaping their ideas into real plans to make living in Wisconsin better for everyone was one of the greatest privileges of my life. I am so grateful to all of you for being a part of my campaign and for contributing your ideas, passion, time and money to help me.
While I am no longer in the race, I have continued to fight on your behalf because Wisconsinites deserve a true advocate who will work to bring our divided state and country back together again in ways that honor ALL the people who live here. We’re getting down to the nitty gritty and I’ve come out strong in support of a few candidates because I think they are uniquely qualified to get us back to being Wisconsin.
 Kelda Roys For Governor — We can’t begin to restore the progressive values needed to put the people of our state back in the driver’s seat unless we beat Gov. Scott Walker. And, let’s be honest, beating Scott Walker is going to be tough. I got to know all of the candidates for governor very well and I like them all. But I’m supporting Kelda because I think she’s in the best position, with a unique constituency, to beat Walker. It’s that simple.
Please join me in voting for Kelda Roys for Governor on Tuesday, August 14th.
 Sarah Godlewski For Treasurer — Gov. Walker’s been busy trying to consolidate power to himself and away from the people of our state. I am diametrically opposed to this kind of power-hungry leadership. Sarah has a brilliant financial mind and the Office of the Treasurer is a financial position - let’s not forget that. Sarah is tenacious, leading the fight to save the office Walker was trying to obliterate — and won — let’s not forget that either.
Sarah is not only the fiscal “watchdog" needed right now in Wisconsin, she has the vision needed to claw back the oversight lost by this office over the years. Please join me in voting for Sarah Godlewski for State Treasurer on Tuesday, August 14th.
 Earnell Lucas for Milwaukee County Sheriff — I love that Earnell Lucas, a kid that grew up in the Hillside Terrace public housing development, wants to apply the knowledge he’s gained working to safeguard Major and Minor League Baseball to restoring the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, which was nationally humiliated by the self-aggrandizing mismanagement of it’s former leader David Clarke.
Sometimes the only way to make systemic changes to up-side-down organizations is by bringing in talented people from the outside to make the changes so desperately needed. And, in Earnell’s case, he will begin the journey of rebuilding honor and professionalism in the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office with a working understanding of the department he once so bravely served. I hope Milwaukee County residents will join me in voting for Earnell Lucas for Milwaukee County Sheriff on Tuesday, August 14th.
Thank you in advance for considering these wonderful candidates on Tuesday and for encouraging all of your friends to do the same. And, thanks again for all you have done to inform and support one of the most amazing and fulfilling journeys of my life.
Warmly,
Andy |
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Last Updated on Friday, 10 August 2018 13:20 |
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Written by Tony Evers for Governor, Maggie Gau
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Friday, 10 August 2018 11:44 |
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Tuesday, August 14th, Top of the Park, doors open to the public at 8:01 PM.
MADISON – On Tuesday, August 14th, 2018, Evers for Wisconsin will hold a primary election night party with supporters at the Best Western Premier Park Hotel in Madison. Supporters will gather after polls close beginning at 8:01 PM to watch returns come in.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 14, 2018, Event doors open to public: 8:01 PM
WHERE: Best Western Premier Park Hotel, 22 S Carroll St, Madison, Top of the Park, 8th Floor |
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Last Updated on Friday, 10 August 2018 11:52 |
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