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Let's talk about Blum first. The biographical sketch here draws on this helpful piece by @JoanBiskupic reuters.com/article/us-usa…
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Didn't stand out in high school or college.
Went to grad school; quit.
Became a teacher; quit.
Opened a bookstore; it failed.
Ran for office; lost.
Became a trader; pushed out.
Dedicates his life to attacking affirmative action.
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