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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez: “I don't answer to any political party or any president. I answer to you.”

On the recordNovember 6, 2026
I don't answer to any political party or any president. I answer to you.
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Campaign statement on independence from party loyalty.

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