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While the politician is not notable for himself, the information is useful for someone looking into gonzo political videos. (Obviously I am not a wikipedia regular and don't really understand the criteria for inclusion or (especially) the proper formatting for this page. Feel free to edit or delete
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One of the two most credible House challengers in MA this cycle. Bielat's strong showing against Frank had a major influence on Frank's retirement; Congressional
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At the conclusion of the 2010 race, where he mounted the most significant challenge of Barney Frank's career (which in turn was widely credited with convincing Frank to retire), Bielat announced that he was retiring from politics; therefore there was an expectation that he would not CONTINUE to
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