Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 14, 2015
He was the flavor of the month in May and June, because he was going to be the guy who could bridge the gap between center right republicans and social conservatives and tea party republicans.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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David Axelrod reflected on Scott Walker's initial appeal and subsequent challenges in the race.

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