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David Axelrod: I think it would be irresponsible to run if he were being treated for that.

On the recordJuly 7, 2024
I think it would be irresponsible to run if he were being treated for that.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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Axelrod discusses the implications of President Biden potentially having Parkinson's disease and the responsibility of running for office under such conditions.

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