On the recordDecember 11, 2013
My President got elected, the guy I voted for got 5 million more votes than the guy you voted for.
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congress.govMy President got elected, the guy I voted for got 5 million more votes than the guy you voted for.
Gutierrez highlights the electoral victory of his party's candidate.
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