On the recordNovember 12, 2012
Well, whether the president has a mandate is a matter of opinion. Whether he has power is a matter of fact.
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David Frum
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transcripts.cnn.comDavid Frum: “Well, whether the president has a mandate is a matter of opinion. Whether he has power is a matter of fact.”
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David Frum discusses the distinction between the president's perceived mandate and the actual power he holds.
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