There's a mood for change in the country.
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David Axelrod discusses the prevailing sentiment among voters for change after two terms of a president.
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Well, look, it's obviously a historic day. I think whatever you think about Donald Trump, you have to acknowledge this is probably the most astonishing comeback in American political history.
There's no doubt about that. But I also want to say this. You know, all presidents sort of feed off of perceptions of the person who came before and they want to position against what people found lacking in the person that came before.
I mean, he's president of the United States. He was elected. They should be there.
I think there's a lot of concern among Republican officeholders. Governor Pawlenty could speak more readily to this than me.





