We’re distant cousins. He’s my first cousin, but he’s 5,000 miles away. And he doesn’t talk much.

“I’m very careful with political statements. When I bash the Republicans, I know…”

“You’re first place in my heart. And here’s a second-place ribbon from my third …”

“A tie is a win for more than one person. But a tie is also a loss equally share…”

“Like a river, I’m going to meander through the party. Will you be my canoe?
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