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On the recordMarch 29, 2017
I was one who was really disturbed by General Flynn's behavior at the convention, when he led those 'lock her up' chants.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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Axelrod reflects on Flynn's past actions during the campaign and the irony of his current situation.

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