On the recordSeptember 14, 2015
He can't tamper with what got him there, but he has to show some moments of sobriety and substance to signal that, you know, maybe he could actually do the job.
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David Axelrod discussed the need for Donald Trump to demonstrate seriousness in his presidential campaign.
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