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Angry Florida Voters Urge Retaliation Against Governor’s Brother

HeadlineNov 16, 1999

Voters upset over Governor Jeb Bush’s executive order wiping out racial preferences in Florida’s universities and contracting decisions are being urged to strike back at his brother. Congressmember Corrine Brown said minority voters should not just retaliate against the Florida governor on Election Day but also at Republican presidential front-runner George Bush. She said, “His brother is running, and we’re going to deal with his brother.”

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