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On the recordSeptember 24, 2016
If people left there saying, you know, I think he is a plausible president. I could see him in that office, that would be a real problem for her.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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Axelrod discusses the implications of Trump appearing presidential during the debate.

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