Politics

Why Ike Leggett Used to Leave His Photo Off His Campaign Literature

LIFE LESSONS

The former Montgomery County (Maryland) executive had a highly successful career. But Montgomery County wasn't always so liberal, and things weren't always so easy.

Eleanor Clift
Eleanor Clift
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Eleanor Clift

Eleanor Clift

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