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On the recordMarch 11, 2010
Presumably he'll be twisting with some elbows as Democrats try to nail down the votes they need.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussion about President Obama's efforts to secure votes for health care reform, indicating he may need to negotiate aggressively.

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