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David Axelrod: “Yes. And I think it works on a number of different levels. It speaks to this level of intolerance and divisiveness…”

On the recordSeptember 25, 2016
Yes. And I think it works on a number of different levels. It speaks to this level of intolerance and divisiveness that bothers some of this college educated white voters but it's motivational for minority voters who need they need to get out for Hillary Clinton in this election.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of birtherism on Hillary Clinton's campaign among different voter demographics.

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