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I am about the age of Joe Biden, diary very little, but read so much here daily. I feel like DK-ers are my peeps. I contribute monthly, but modestly.
Location: Pacific Northwest
Groups: State & Local ACTION Group, Seattle & Puget Sound Kos
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