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Political Party Crashers
A good party always has some surprises—and that goes for political parties, too. Though the United States has had a two-party system for most of its history, party loyalty is not always written in stone. Over the years many politicians have switched sides, for ideological, political, and strategic reasons. Here are some of the politicians who have crossed to the other side of the aisle.
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Ronald Reagan
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Ronald Reagan
Film Actor, Television Actor, U.S. President / 1911 - 2004
40th President Ronald Reagan's affable personality and film background garnered him the title of "Great Communicator" during his two terms in office.
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Martin Van Buren
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Martin Van Buren
U.S. President / 1782 - 1862
Politician Martin Van Buren was the eighth president of the United States. He also served as Senator, Secretary of State, and Vice President.
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Michele Bachmann
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Michele Bachmann
U.S. Representative / 1956 -
Michele Bachmann is a congresswoman best known for her conservative Tea Party politics, and her candidacy for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
Theodore Roosevelt
U.S. President / 1858 - 1919
Theodore Roosevelt, naturalist and 26th President of the United States, expanded powers of the presidency and supported public interest in the face big business.
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Michael Bloomberg
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Michael Bloomberg
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Mayor / 1942 -
Michael Bloomberg is a billionaire buisnessman and a three-term mayor of New York City.
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Jesse Helms
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Libras
Jesse Helms
U.S. Representative / 1921 - 2008
Jesse Helms was a 5-term conservative Republican U.S. Senator from North Carolina who adamantly opposed federal interventions and liberal social issues.
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