On the recordSeptember 8, 2010
Well, sure, the president is the visible symbol of the status quo in the country. The status quo is dreadful. People are really hurting.
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David Frum
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transcripts.cnn.comDavid Frum: “Well, sure, the president is the visible symbol of the status quo in the country. The status quo is dreadful. People are…”
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Frum discusses President Obama's role as a symbol of the current economic situation and the struggles faced by his constituency.
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