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David Axelrod: “You can't just rely on the negative argument. You've got to inspire people.”

On the recordNovember 8, 2016
You can't just rely on the negative argument. You've got to inspire people.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Axelrod stresses the importance of inspiring voters rather than relying solely on negative campaigning.

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