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3 unusual facts about Alan Khazei


Alan Khazei

In response to the entry on September 15 of Harvard Law Professor Elizabeth Warren into the Senate campaign, Khazei issued a direct challenge to the other Democratic candidates — and specifically to Warren — to forego campaign funds from corporate lobbyists and all Political Action Committees.

He signaled on October 26, 2011 that he plans to withdraw from the race, citing a lack of funds and media attention in the wake of Elizabeth Warren's entry into the race.

Khazei is married to Vanessa Kirsch, a social entrepreneur and graduate of Tufts University who has established several philanthropic organizations, most recently New Profit Inc., a group that provides grants to innovative social projects.



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