David Axelrod said "The Democratic Party has to respond to the real problems of real people, with real solutions. It's not enough to be anti-Trump." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 8, 2017

The Democratic Party has to respond to the real problems of real people, with real solutions. It's not enough to be anti-Trump.

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David Axelrod

Democratic · Illinois

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David Axelrod emphasizes the need for the Democratic Party to offer tangible solutions rather than just opposing Trump.

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