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On the recordAugust 17, 2024
Yes, I've been talking about this for some time. Look, she has made extraordinary progress. We were all in Milwaukee a month ago and, you know, there was euphoria there and a sense that this race was over, that they were going to win by a landslide, perhaps sweeping big majorities in the House and Senate. And things have changed dramatically.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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David Axelrod reflects on the changing dynamics of the race and the need for Democrats to remain cautious despite previous optimism.

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