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Pete King's Ratings and Endorsements on Issue: Employment and Affirmative Action

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62%
2003-2004
57%
2003
18%
2001-2002
50%
2019
50%
2018
50%
2015
30%
2014
30%
2013
30%
2012
66%
2011
50%
2010
40%
2009
50
2007-2008
50%
2007
40%
2005-2006
40%
2005-2006
30%
2003-2004
30%
2003-2004
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