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David Axelrod: “I can't wait for November 9th when we can start rebuilding this party, and I want to lead that.”

On the recordJuly 19, 2016
I can't wait for November 9th when we can start rebuilding this party, and I want to lead that.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Axelrod reflects on Paul Ryan's thoughts about rebuilding the party after the election.

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