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Charles Munger, Jr., A Donor Who Seeks To Reduce Role of Political Parties To Now Head One Up
5:09 pm on Feb 3, 2012
Jon Fleischman

Charles Munger, Jr, the wealthy son of Warren Buffet's close business partner, who has emerged as one of the most divisive players in California Republican politics will be ascending to the Chairmanship of the Republican Party in Santa Clara County.  …

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