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Enter staged right: misinformation feeds Britain’s riots

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From Obscurity to Opportunity

Ishimaru, initially an obscure candidate, had a noteworthy background characterized by excellence; graduating from a top university and building a prestigious career in banking. His political experience was limited to serving as mayor of Akitakata, a small town in Hiroshima, which may contribute to perceptions of his political emergence.

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