It’s a time-honored tradition in Washington. When a politician of sufficient fame (modestly speaking, not like Hale Boggs fame) prepares to leave office voluntarily or not. There’s a rote press regimen premised on “[Insert Name] Finally Lets Loose.” These tend to be a little more nutritious than other political calories like the obligatory candidate mem…
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