Deletion of Francis T. Purcell

Comment: As a member of the New York State Assembly he would in fact appear to meet the  requirement of holding "first-level sub-national political office
Stance: keep
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Comment: Being a county executive or having an obituary in the NY Times are far from satisfying . Where is the substantial coverage in multiple reliable and independent sources needed to satisfy 
Stance: delete
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