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James Carville: “Rudy Giuliani has been married three times, and he can run for president. A gay person who's been married once ought to…”

On the recordMay 9, 2007
Rudy Giuliani has been married three times, and he can run for president. A gay person who's been married once ought to be able to run for president.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Arguing for the acceptance of gay individuals in political office despite personal history.

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