Clive Palmer's seemingly endless list of lawsuits against WA has set up a long and bitter battle
4 years, 7 months ago

Clive Palmer's seemingly endless list of lawsuits against WA has set up a long and bitter battle

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At the start of the week, Mark McGowan joked about the legal fights WA could expect to face in its "war" with Clive Palmer. Those are whether WA's indefinite closure of the interstate border is constitutionally valid, and whether Parliament's legislation attempting to terminate Mr Palmer's $30 billion iron ore arbitration game is legal. Mr Palmer's legal bid to bring down WA's hard border is due back in court next week. And, while WA isn't directly involved, there has also been a long-running fight over the Sino iron ore project in the Pilbara — where Mr Palmer's actions so frustrated the State Government, they looked into legislating away his rights there as well. "Despite Mr Palmer's penchant for litigation, there are some really serious constitutional values at stake here," Charles Sturt University constitutional law expert Bede Harris said.

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Clive Palmer ordered to pay part of Mark McGowan's defamation legal costs after 'wasteful' court battle
2 years, 7 months ago

Clive Palmer ordered to pay part of Mark McGowan's defamation legal costs after 'wasteful' court battle

ABC  

Billionaire businessman Clive Palmer has been ordered to pay part of the costs incurred by WA Premier Mark McGowan during a defamation case after rejecting an offer to settle the proceedings. Key points: Mark McGowan had urged Clive Palmer to settle and avoid further costs The daily cost of the Premier's lawyer exceeds his payout, it has emerged Justice Michael …

Clive Palmer tells defamation trial he feared Mark McGowan had 'licence to kill' under legislation
3 years, 1 month ago

Clive Palmer tells defamation trial he feared Mark McGowan had 'licence to kill' under legislation

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Mining magnate Clive Palmer has told a defamation trial in the Federal Court he believed WA Premier Mark McGowan could kill him without being prosecuted. Key points: Clive Palmer and Mark McGowan are suing each other in the Federal Court Mr Palmer said he thought legislation gave the Premier a "licence to kill" He testified remarks by Mr McGowan also …

Mark McGowan slammed by judge in defamation trial with Clive Palmer
3 years, 1 month ago

Mark McGowan slammed by judge in defamation trial with Clive Palmer

Daily Mail  

The judge presiding over the defamation trial between businessman Clive Palmer and WA Premier Mark McGowan says he's 'irritated' over the politician's conduct in the case. Mr Palmer is suing Mr McGowan claiming public comments, including labelling him the 'enemy of West Australia', made in July 2020 had damaged the Queensland businessman's reputation. Mr Palmer is suing Mr McGowan claiming …

Clive Palmer vs Mark McGowan defamation trial begins in Federal Court
3 years, 1 month ago

Clive Palmer vs Mark McGowan defamation trial begins in Federal Court

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The Federal Court has been shown a video of a press conference during which the WA Premier referred to billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer as an "enemy" of WA. Key points: Clive Palmer and Mark McGowan are suing each other in the Federal Court Mr McGowan called Mr Palmer "selfish" and an "enemy of Australia" He claims Mr Palmer damaged …

Mark McGowan ordered to leave WA to attend Clive Palmer defamation trial in person
3 years, 2 months ago

Mark McGowan ordered to leave WA to attend Clive Palmer defamation trial in person

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West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has been ordered to leave the state next month to appear in a Sydney court where billionaire Clive Palmer is suing him for defamation. Key points: Clive Palmer is suing Mark McGowan for defamation Mr McGowan had hoped to appear in court via video link But he has been ordered to leave WA and attend …

Unvaccinated billionaire Clive Palmer can attend trial
3 years, 3 months ago

Unvaccinated billionaire Clive Palmer can attend trial

Daily Mail  

Billionaire Clive Palmer will be able to be present in a Sydney courtroom for his defamation trial despite being unvaccinated against COVID-19. At a case management hearing on Friday, Mr Palmer's barrister Peter Gray applied for his client to give evidence via AVL at the trial due to start on January 31. Clive Palmer can attend his defamation trial against …

Clive Palmer loses High Court battle against the state of Western Australia, prevented from suing
3 years, 5 months ago

Clive Palmer loses High Court battle against the state of Western Australia, prevented from suing

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Clive Palmer has lost his High Court battle with Western Australia in a challenge to a law that prevents him suing the state for up to $30 billion. Key points: Businessman Clive Palmer sought to sue the West Australian government over a decision relating to his iron ore project The High Court ruled unanimously that the law passed by the …

Clive Palmer still suing WA Premier for defamation after all, apologetic spokesman says
4 years, 2 months ago

Clive Palmer still suing WA Premier for defamation after all, apologetic spokesman says

ABC  

Mining mogul Clive Palmer is still suing Western Australia's Premier for alleged defamation, despite his office issuing a statement stating the action had been withdrawn. In a statement on Sunday, Mr Palmer's media adviser said the billionaire's lawyers had written to WA Premier Mark McGowan advising him a defamation case against him would be withdrawn. "I've had about enough of …

Clive Palmer suffers blow in $30 billion damages claim against WA over Pilbara iron ore project
4 years, 4 months ago

Clive Palmer suffers blow in $30 billion damages claim against WA over Pilbara iron ore project

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The WA Government has had a victory in its $30 billion iron ore fight against Clive Palmer, with Attorney-General John Quigley claiming the mining magnate has had his legal position "considerably weakened". Key points: A court ruling in Clive Palmer's favour has been overturned in Queensland The mining magnate is still free to challenge WA in the High Court But …

Clive Palmer loses High Court challenge to Western Australia's coronavirus border closure
4 years, 4 months ago

Clive Palmer loses High Court challenge to Western Australia's coronavirus border closure

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Billionaire miner Clive Palmer has lost his High Court challenge against Western Australia's coronavirus border closure. Key points: The High Court has ruled WA's hard border complies with the Constitution Mr Palmer launched his fight after being denied an exemption to enter WA The hard border was introduced in April to slow the spread of COVID-19 The question put to …

Clive Palmer's High Court challenge decision on WA hard border reserved
4 years, 4 months ago

Clive Palmer's High Court challenge decision on WA hard border reserved

ABC  

The West Australian Government faces an anxious wait to know if it has seen off the challenge to its hard border brought by billionaire miner Clive Palmer. Key points: Mr Palmer has challenged the legitimacy of WA's COVID border controls Mr Palmer has challenged the legitimacy of WA's COVID border controls His argument centred on constitutional right of free movement …

Clive Palmer challenges federal plan to deregister his political party ahead of Queensland election
4 years, 5 months ago

Clive Palmer challenges federal plan to deregister his political party ahead of Queensland election

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Businessman Clive Palmer has a launched a legal challenge against federal moves to deregister his United Australia Party. Key points: The AEC notified the UAP it could not match more than 130 membership names against the electoral roll Mr Palmer alleges the AEC followed an invalid process, knowing the party had satisfied the 500-member test at the state level The …

Clive Palmer suing WA Premier Mark McGowan, Attorney-General John Quigley for 'contempt of High Court'
4 years, 7 months ago

Clive Palmer suing WA Premier Mark McGowan, Attorney-General John Quigley for 'contempt of High Court'

ABC  

Clive Palmer has announced yet another lawsuit against the West Australian Government, prompting the Premier to seek legal advice about having Mr Palmer declared a vexatious litigant. Key points: Clive Palmer is suing WA for an estimated $30 billion in damages The WA Government passed new laws aimed at stopping the case Mr Palmer has now launched retaliatory High Court …

Clive Palmer's WA coronavirus border challenge may have suffered a setback, but it's far from over
4 years, 7 months ago

Clive Palmer's WA coronavirus border challenge may have suffered a setback, but it's far from over

ABC  

WA Premier Mark McGowan is claiming a significant win in his Government's high-stakes legal stoush with billionaire businessman Clive Palmer over the state's hard border closure. Justice Rangiah made it clear the Federal Court's findings were "only concerned with the health risks posed by COVID-19" to the WA community. University of Sydney constitutional law expert Anne Twomey said now those …

Latest Clive Palmer lawsuit against WA seeks more damages for 'unconscionable conduct'
4 years, 7 months ago

Latest Clive Palmer lawsuit against WA seeks more damages for 'unconscionable conduct'

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The West Australian Government is facing another legal fight with Clive Palmer, with the Queensland businessman suing the state for "unconscionable conduct". Key points: Clive Palmer is already seeking $30b in damages from WA WA has passed laws to try to stop the damages claim Mr Palmer's lawsuit is the latest in a string of court actions against WA Mr …

WA Premier Mark McGowan labels Clive Palmer's litigation blitz a 'nuclear attack' on the state
4 years, 7 months ago

WA Premier Mark McGowan labels Clive Palmer's litigation blitz a 'nuclear attack' on the state

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West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has signalled the state's hard border could be in place until March next year, as he responds to fresh legal action from mining magnate Clive Palmer, claiming the litigation is a "nuclear attack" on the state. Key points: The state's hard border could be in place until the 2021 state election The state's hard border …

West Australians the losers as costly Clive Palmer battle leads into extraordinary legal territory
4 years, 7 months ago

West Australians the losers as costly Clive Palmer battle leads into extraordinary legal territory

ABC  

After an unfathomable week at West Australian Parliament — in which the lid was lifted on an unprecedented legal battle the Premier warns could bankrupt the state — there is only one certainty. The McGowan Government got its way in passing extraordinary legislation, seeking to terminate Clive Palmer's legal rights over a claim Mark McGowan argues could be worth more …

Clive Palmer's legal row with WA is far from over, despite urgent laws to block his damages claim
4 years, 7 months ago

Clive Palmer's legal row with WA is far from over, despite urgent laws to block his damages claim

ABC  

Western Australia's Parliament has passed unprecedented legislation aimed at blocking a damages claim said to be worth $30 billion, but its extraordinary legal stoush with mining magnate Clive Palmer is far from over. "The Government has done what it can to protect taxpayers from Clive Palmer's $30 billion claim which would have bankrupted our state, and we're very confident and …

Clive Palmer offered to withdraw border challenge, WA Government says
4 years, 7 months ago

Clive Palmer offered to withdraw border challenge, WA Government says

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Mining billionaire Clive Palmer offered to withdraw his challenge to Western Australia's coronavirus hard border if the state agreed to move proceedings in a separate dispute — his bid for billions of dollars in damages relating to his mining interests in the state, WA's Attorney-General says. Key points: A letter tabled in Parliament links Mr Palmer's two legal challenges Mr …

Clive Palmer threatens High Court challenge if WA blocks Balmoral iron ore project damages claim
4 years, 7 months ago

Clive Palmer threatens High Court challenge if WA blocks Balmoral iron ore project damages claim

ABC  

West Australian Government legislation to terminate a legal challenge against it by mining magnate Clive Palmer, said to be worth $30 billion, is set to pass through Parliament with the support of the Opposition. Key points: Clive Palmer says legislation to block his claim would abolish "natural justice" Premier Mark McGowan says a $30 billion payout would "cripple" the state …

What law is the WA Government passing to prevent Clive Palmer seeking billions of dollars in legal damages?
4 years, 7 months ago

What law is the WA Government passing to prevent Clive Palmer seeking billions of dollars in legal damages?

ABC  

According to the WA Government, it is an unprecedented but necessary action to avoid the risk of bankrupting the state by being forced to pay tens of billions of dollars to a mining magnate the Premier has described as "an enemy of the state". Whichever side you believe, the stoush between the McGowan Government and Mr Palmer is extraordinary — …

Clive Palmer sues WA Government for at least $30b over Balmoral iron ore project
4 years, 7 months ago

Clive Palmer sues WA Government for at least $30b over Balmoral iron ore project

ABC  

Mining billionaire Clive Palmer and his company Mineralogy are suing the WA Government for nearly $30 billion in relation to the Balmoral South iron ore project in the Pilbara region, the state's Attorney-General says. Key points: The WA Government introduced urgent legislation to deal with the claims Mr Palmer is claiming billions of dollars in an arbitration against the state …

Commonwealth withdraws from Clive Palmer border case, Prime Minister's letter to WA Premier reveals
4 years, 7 months ago

Commonwealth withdraws from Clive Palmer border case, Prime Minister's letter to WA Premier reveals

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The Commonwealth Government will withdraw from a legal challenge brought by Queensland businessman Clive Palmer against the closure of the Western Australian state border. Key points: The Federal Government had joined legal action brought by Clive Palmer The Federal Government had joined legal action brought by Clive Palmer It believes the WA Government's position is "likely unconstitutional" It believes the …

Clive Palmer challenges Western Australia border shutdown
4 years, 8 months ago

Clive Palmer challenges Western Australia border shutdown

Daily Mail  

Clive Palmer has been labelled 'the enemy' of Western Australia as his federal government-aided challenge to the state's tough border stance wrapped up in the Federal Court. Clive Palmer has been labelled 'the enemy' of Western Australia as his federal government-aided challenge to the state's tough border stance wrapped up in the Federal Court Mr Thomson took aim at the …

Clive Palmer's WA border challenge backed by Attorney‑General Christian Porter, document shows
4 years, 8 months ago

Clive Palmer's WA border challenge backed by Attorney‑General Christian Porter, document shows

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The West Australian Government has released a document clearly stating federal Attorney-General, Christian Porter, joined court action designed to remove the state's hard border "in support" of Queensland businessman Clive Palmer's position. Key points: The Commonwealth wasn't "arguing for either side", Christian Porter had said The Commonwealth wasn't "arguing for either side", Christian Porter had said But a document shows …

Clive Palmer should 'read the room' over legal challenge to WA's coronavirus hard border, doctors say
4 years, 8 months ago

Clive Palmer should 'read the room' over legal challenge to WA's coronavirus hard border, doctors say

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The president of the WA branch of the Australian Medical Association has called on Clive Palmer to end his legal challenge to the state's hard border measures. Key points: Clive Palmer is challenging WA's hard border policy in court Clive Palmer is challenging WA's hard border policy in court Doctors say there is no support for Mr Palmer's legal challenge …

Clive Palmer claims Mark McGowan's coronavirus hard border will destroy lives of West Australians
4 years, 8 months ago

Clive Palmer claims Mark McGowan's coronavirus hard border will destroy lives of West Australians

ABC  

Billionaire Clive Palmer has claimed the WA Government would "destroy the lives of hundreds of thousands of people for decades" if it continued with its hard border restrictions. Key points: Clive Palmer is challenging WA's COVID-19 hard border closure in court Clive Palmer is challenging WA's COVID-19 hard border closure in court The billionaire claims the border policy is divisive …

Why is Clive Palmer trying to tear down WA's coronavirus border with the rest of Australia?
4 years, 8 months ago

Why is Clive Palmer trying to tear down WA's coronavirus border with the rest of Australia?

ABC  

Queensland mining magnate Clive Palmer's challenge to WA's hard border is making headlines again this week as the case is heard in the Federal Court. In May, Mr Palmer was denied entry to the state after the McGowan Government shut WA's borders the previous month to all but those deemed essential travellers. Mr Palmer then lodged a writ against the …

How Clive Palmer's United Australia Party is set to make its mark on the 2021 WA election
4 years, 8 months ago

How Clive Palmer's United Australia Party is set to make its mark on the 2021 WA election

ABC  

It's not just the reopening of Western Australia's border that Clive Palmer looms large over. Clive Palmer's United Australia Party took aim at the Labor party during the 2019 federal election, calling Opposition Leader Bill Shorten "shifty". Clive Palmer's United Australia Party may target Upper House seats in WA. Upper House seats in contention On top of the generous proposed …

Clive Palmer threatens High Court challenge to WA coronavirus border closure after being denied entry
4 years, 10 months ago

Clive Palmer threatens High Court challenge to WA coronavirus border closure after being denied entry

ABC  

Billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer has lashed out at Premier Mark McGowan after being refused entry into Western Australia, threatening a High Court challenge to the state's strict state border closure. Key points: Clive Palmer was refused entry by the WA Police Commissioner Clive Palmer was refused entry by the WA Police Commissioner He says he will file a challenge …

Clive Palmer over 1,000 days late repaying debt despite $27.5m election advertising blitz
5 years, 11 months ago

Clive Palmer over 1,000 days late repaying debt despite $27.5m election advertising blitz

ABC  

Forbes rich lister and serial political text pest Clive Palmer has a Parliamentary IOU. Key points: Clive Palmer owes taxpayers almost $7,000 and he is more than 1,000 days late paying The United Australia Party has spent close to $30 million in advertising since September Greens and United Australia Party members were late to repay parliamentary expense debts The maverick …

Clive Palmer threatens to sue Australian taxpayers for $45b as he re-routes business through NZ
6 years, 2 months ago

Clive Palmer threatens to sue Australian taxpayers for $45b as he re-routes business through NZ

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Clive Palmer has channelled his corporate empire through New Zealand and threatened to use free trade rules to sue Australian taxpayers for $45 billion as part of a dispute with a Chinese mining company. Key points: A New Zealand company now owns Mr Palmer's Mineralogy That company is controlled by two of Mr Palmer's companies based in Brisbane The NZ …

Clive Palmer defends conversation with nephew Clive Mensink during Queensland Nickel case
8 years, 1 month ago

Clive Palmer defends conversation with nephew Clive Mensink during Queensland Nickel case

ABC  

Clive Palmer has told the Federal Court in Brisbane it is unfair to blame him for the collapse of Queensland Nickel, as he is questioned for a second day. Mr Palmer told the court he recently spoke to his nephew Clive Mensink, the director of the collapsed Queensland Nickel, despite him being subject of a court summons. The court heard …

Clive Palmer 'can't remember payments of $15m' made by his mining empire, court hears
8 years, 1 month ago

Clive Palmer 'can't remember payments of $15m' made by his mining empire, court hears

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Clive Palmer cannot remember details of multi-million-dollar payments made by his mining empire while he was chairman, a Brisbane court has heard. In a tense exchange with Walter Sofronoff, QC, barrister for liquidator FTI Consulting, Mr Palmer repeatedly answered "I can't recall" when probed about specific transactions. Other payments brought up in court included an $8 million loan to Mr …

Clive Palmer loses High Court bid to stop Queensland Nickel questioning
8 years, 4 months ago

Clive Palmer loses High Court bid to stop Queensland Nickel questioning

ABC  

The High Court has thrown out a bid by businessman and former Federal MP Clive Palmer to stall questioning by the liquidators of his collapsed company Queensland Nickel. But he challenged the validity of a law the liquidators used to compel him to answer questions about the company, saying it was invalid because it took away the court's discretion. But …

Clive Palmer loses bid to halt Queensland Nickel examination in Federal Court
8 years, 6 months ago

Clive Palmer loses bid to halt Queensland Nickel examination in Federal Court

ABC  

Clive Palmer has failed in his latest bid to disrupt proceedings in his Federal Court examination over the collapse of the Queensland Nickel refinery. Lawyers for the former federal MP and Queensland Nickel owner argued for an adjournment to allow for the High Court to hear Mr Palmer's application to prevent further examination by liquidators. 'Very happy' about High Court …

Clive Palmer seeks High Court injunction to halt questioning over Queensland Nickel collapse
8 years, 6 months ago

Clive Palmer seeks High Court injunction to halt questioning over Queensland Nickel collapse

ABC  

Clive Palmer, the former owner of Queensland Nickel, has applied to the High Court to prevent further examination of him by liquidators over the collapse of the refinery. Queensland Nickel debt 'trivial' Mr Palmer described Queensland Nickel's debts late last year as "trivial". Mr Sullivan suggested Mr Palmer knew Queensland Nickel had a "systemic cash flow problem" by early September …

Clive Palmer had active role in Queensland Nickel finances despite quitting as director, court hears
8 years, 6 months ago

Clive Palmer had active role in Queensland Nickel finances despite quitting as director, court hears

ABC  

Queensland Nickel's former chief financial officer, Daren Wolfe, has told Brisbane's Federal Court all expenses over $10,000 had to be approved by Clive Palmer, even after he quit as a director. Mr Wolfe told the court that Queensland Nickel's owner, Mr Palmer, had an active involvement in financial decisions. There was an approvals process in place that meant expenditure needed …

The different faces of Clive Palmer
8 years, 11 months ago

The different faces of Clive Palmer

ABC  

Four Corners charts the rise and fall of the mercurial Clive Palmer, examining how he made his money, friends and bitter enemies along the way. Feeding the chooks: 'He's a wheeler-dealer' Before Clive Palmer hit the political scene, he was a successful property developer on the Gold Coast. Kicking up a national profile: 'He thought he invented the game' Clive …

Clive Palmer
8 years, 11 months ago

Clive Palmer

ABC  

Transcript 11 April 2016 - "Clive Palmer" CLIVE PALMER: Good morning. Or let's put it HAYDEN COOPER: Clive Palmer's abrasive personality would get him and his club kicked out of the league, a result of his constant sniping at the sport's bosses. HAYDEN COOPER: Questions are also being asked about donations worth more than $20 million, made from Queensland Nickel …

Clive Palmer's Queensland Nickel owes $100m and needs large cash injection to continue trading, administrators say
9 years, 2 months ago

Clive Palmer's Queensland Nickel owes $100m and needs large cash injection to continue trading, administrators say

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Clive Palmer's company Queensland Nickel is more than $100 million in debt and will need "tens of millions" injected into the company to continue trading beyond April 30, administrators say. Mr Park said FTI was considering a court application to extend the administration period to 60 business days because of the complexity of the company structure and the "forensic investigation …

Clive Palmer: Future of MP's business empire in doubt after judge throws out bid for $48m from estranged Chinese business partners CITIC
9 years, 3 months ago

Clive Palmer: Future of MP's business empire in doubt after judge throws out bid for $48m from estranged Chinese business partners CITIC

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The future of federal MP Clive Palmer's business empire looks shaky after a West Australian judge last night rejected his bid for $US48 million from his estranged Chinese business partner CITIC. Mr Palmer's company Mineralogy was seeking an urgent order from the court for CITIC to pay the money by 4:30pm on Monday, stating that was the deadline for putting …

China labels Clive Palmer's verbal attack on Q&A 'absurd' and 'irresponsible'
10 years, 7 months ago

China labels Clive Palmer's verbal attack on Q&A 'absurd' and 'irresponsible'

ABC  

The Chinese embassy in Australia has labelled Clive Palmer's stinging verbal attack on the country as "absurd" and "irresponsible". On the ABC's Q&A program on Monday night, Mr Palmer called the Chinese government "bastards" and "mongrels" and claimed they "shoot their own people". Foreign Minister Julie Bishop told Fairfax Radio she planned to tell the Chinese embassy the Australian Parliament …

Clive Palmer refuses to release details of agreement with Motoring Enthusiast Ricky Muir
11 years, 5 months ago

Clive Palmer refuses to release details of agreement with Motoring Enthusiast Ricky Muir

ABC  

Clive Palmer is refusing to release the details of the agreement he signed with Australian Motoring Enthusiast senator-elect Ricky Muir to form a powerful voting bloc in the Senate. With the Palmer United Party set to control a bloc of four votes in Senate, Mr Palmer will be in a powerful position come July next year. Xenophon says voting bloc …

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