I think he spent too much time trying to be too nice. It's amazing to me to hear conservatives say he never reached out.
Van Jones: “I think he spent too much time trying to be too nice. It's amazing to me to hear conservatives say he never reached out.”
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Van Jones reflects on President Obama's approach to reaching out to Republicans and the need for a tougher stance.
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