Well, the people have spoken-the bastards.

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Well, the people have spoken-the bastards.

Dick Tuck

1966

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Conceding defeat in the 1966 primary for a seat in the California state senate.

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Downsides of democracy Democracy

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1966

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Dick Tuck

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Tuck, Dick. Spoken after being defeated in the California Senate primary. 1966. CA, USA.

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Well, the people have spoken-the bastards. — Dick Tuck

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