Well, the people have spoken-the bastards.

Dick Tuck

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

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Downsides of democracy Democracy

Speaker

Dick Tuck

Language

English

Time

1966 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Political consultant

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United States

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

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Current Citation

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