On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
Absolutely. Because Chris Christie, John Kasich, Jeb Bush they have to finish ahead of the others to be the establishment candidate.
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transcripts.cnn.comAbsolutely. Because Chris Christie, John Kasich, Jeb Bush they have to finish ahead of the others to be the establishment candidate.
David Axelrod emphasizes the pressure on Chris Christie, John Kasich, and Jeb Bush to outperform others in order to be recognized as the establishment candidate.
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