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Elijah Cummings

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The 20th most popular and the 35th most famous democrat

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Barack Obama

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The most popular and the most famous democrat

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  1. 83%

    Robin Williams

    Actor

    The most popular and the 16th most famous all-time person

  2. 81%

    Denzel Washington

    Actor

    The most popular and the 10th most famous contemporary actor

  3. 81%

    Morgan Freeman

    Actor

    The 2nd most popular and the 2nd most famous contemporary actor

  4. 81%

    Betty White

    Actor

    The most popular and the 5th most famous contemporary actress

  5. 79%

    Tom Hanks

    Actor

    The 3rd most popular and the 5th most famous contemporary actor

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  7. 79%

    Dr. Seuss

    Writer

    The 6th most popular and the 48th most famous all-time person

  8. 78%

    Harrison Ford

    Actor

    The 4th most popular and the 30th most famous contemporary actor

  9. 77%

    Sandra Bullock

    Actor

    The 2nd most popular and the 3rd most famous contemporary actress

  10. 77%

    Leonardo da Vinci

    Artist

    The most popular and the most famous artist

  11. 77%

    Walt Disney

    Director

    The most popular and the most famous director