Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 28, 2023
I do think it would rip the country apart if he were actually prevented from running because tens of millions of people want to vote for him.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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David Axelrod expresses concern that preventing Trump from running could lead to significant national division.

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