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David Axelrod: “Yes, I mean I think it's a little early to talk about political capital because this is one of the most unpopular major…”

On the recordDecember 26, 2017
Yes, I mean I think it's a little early to talk about political capital because this is one of the most unpopular major pieces of legislation a president has passed in his first term.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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David Axelrod discusses the unpopularity of President Trump's tax bill and its potential impact on his political capital.

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