Wilson spokesman Sean Walsh said the governor has some concerns about the bill, and had not indicated whether he would sign or veto it.

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Sean Walsh, Mr Wilson's spokesman, argues that giving more prominence to New York and California, with all their diversity and dynamism, will force candidates to address national issues rather than focusing on parochial concerns or pandering to the political extremes.

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Richardson plays the part of Julia, the estranged wife of Miami plastic surgeon Dr Sean McNamara (played Dylan Walsh).

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