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Mark Kelly: “So at what point do people say are you kidding me? Why would I ever run for any of these offices?”

On the recordFebruary 6, 2019
So at what point do people say are you kidding me? Why would I ever run for any of these offices?
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Mark Kelly
Democratic · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Mike Kelly questions the scrutiny candidates face, suggesting it deters people from running for office.

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