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Barack Obama: “I think that connection that he was able to make with his supporters, that was impervious to events that might have sunk…”

On the recordNovember 13, 2016
I think that connection that he was able to make with his supporters, that was impervious to events that might have sunk another candidate. That's powerful stuff.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama reflects on Trump's connection with his supporters and the strength of that bond.

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