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Will Glenn Fogel Run for Politics?

Glenn Fogel will not run for politics, and he is quite sure he would not do it. He has not been seriously considered. Part of the reason is his wife, who would absolutely, positively say no. Family is what matters most.

His wife has made a tremendous sacrifice and has shown tremendous willingness. He is away more than half the year, according to the IRS, and he is not in his home. Home is the New York metropolitan area. Unfortunately, part of the job is circling the world.

The decision is firm. A political run loses to family, and the job already keeps him circling the world and out of the New York metropolitan area for more than half the year.

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