Some, like longtime Democratic political operative and current National Security Advisor to the President Tom Donilon, have actually allowed themselves to be named as sources.

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Those players, and the management team of Smith, Ally McCoist and Kenny McDowall, have contributed to the club's success to date in the current campaign, with the Co-operative Insurance Cup in the trophy room and three wins required to retain the Scottish Premier League.

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