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David Axelrod: “The real question with Sanders, after this health problem and given his age, can he grow his support or do people see…”

On the recordOctober 13, 2019
The real question with Sanders, after this health problem and given his age, can he grow his support or do people see him more as a symbolic candidacy rather than a real threat to be the nominee.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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Reflecting on Bernie Sanders' viability as a candidate following health concerns.

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