Dana Houle

former campaign manager

Guest

Dana Houle is a former Democratic state and congressional campaign manager. He was also a chief of staff on Capitol Hill.

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In the midst of a last-minute scramble to round up votes for the unpopular tax bill, news outlets are reporting that Speaker Paul Ryan is planning to retire after the 2018 elections --…

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