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David Axelrod: “He has to show that he is active, engaged and forward-looking and not enfeebled and backward-looking which is how some…”

On the recordJune 26, 2019
He has to show that he is active, engaged and forward-looking and not enfeebled and backward-looking which is how some would like to portray him, some of his opponents would like to portray him.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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Axelrod emphasizes the need for Biden to demonstrate his vitality and forward-thinking approach during the debate.

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