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Congress
The ‘Based’ Congressman Representing Detroit in His Unique Way
'BIG D'
Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) seems desperate to go viral. But beyond his online persona is a man who just can’t believe he’s in Congress.
Ursula Perano
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Apr. 29 2023
12:05AM EDT
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