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David Axelrod: “He needs to get 50 Democrats in the Senate. He doesn't have that big margin in the House.”

On the recordApril 22, 2021
He needs to get 50 Democrats in the Senate. He doesn't have that big margin in the House.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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David Axelrod highlights the challenges President Biden faces in securing support from Senate Democrats for his proposals.

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