On the recordJuly 23, 2024
And that is something to celebrate. You know, George Washington did the same thing. He left. People wanted him to run, but he knew it was time.
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transcripts.cnn.comDavid Axelrod: “And that is something to celebrate. You know, George Washington did the same thing. He left. People wanted him to run…”
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Axelrod reflects on President Biden's decision to step back from the race, comparing it to George Washington's choice to not seek further power.
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