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Bob Riley

I ask you: turn a deaf ear to the special interests. Let politics stand down for a while. don't waste anytime thinking about future elections until we've done our jobs here.

Bob Riley

Politics

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Bob Riley is urging people to ignore the influence of powerful groups that seek personal gain and to pause political maneuvering. He wants everyone to focus on completing their responsibilities before worrying about winning votes in upcoming elections.

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