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Who said it: politician or professional wrestler?

by Phil Edwards
Who said it: a politician or a wrestler?
Who said it: a politician or a wrestler?
Who said it: a politician or a wrestler?
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Phil Edwards
Phil Edwards was a senior producer for the Vox video team.

They inspire us, they channel our greatest hopes and fears, and they are incredibly eloquent. Yes, professional wrestlers are amazing.

But what happens when you test the wisdom of wrestlers against the most inspirational quotes in politics? We’ve taken some classic inspirational quotes from wrestling and politics. Can you tell the difference? And who would you rather vote for?

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