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Bill Maher: I would have to say that the Republicans are better at running a campaign. I don't think they're better at governing.

On the recordOctober 25, 2004
I would have to say that the Republicans are better at running a campaign. I don't think they're better at governing.
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Bill Maher

Editor's note · Context

Bill Maher expresses his opinion that while Republicans run better campaigns, they do not govern effectively.

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