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Russ Feingold: The founders of this country did not believe in political parties. They`ve called it faction.

On the recordMarch 25, 2021
The founders of this country did not believe in political parties. They`ve called it faction.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin
Source
msnbc.com

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Feingold discusses the original intent of the founders regarding political parties and the current misuse of the filibuster.

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