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David Axelrod: “I think one I think genuine and legitimate criticism is I don't think that the speaker would suggest that he not come…”

On the recordJanuary 22, 2019
I think one I think genuine and legitimate criticism is I don't think that the speaker would suggest that he not come because she was worried about security.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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David Axelrod discusses Nancy Pelosi's motivations for suggesting that President Trump not deliver the State of the Union address.

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