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David Axelrod: “Oh, look I think we're a closely divided country, so people should take this seriously under any circumstance, but…”

On the recordNovember 7, 2023
Oh, look I think we're a closely divided country, so people should take this seriously under any circumstance, but obviously, there are special circumstances here. And, you know, the country is in a sour mood, he's the incumbent.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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David Axelrod expresses concern about President Biden's chances given the current political climate and the recent election results.

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