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On the recordJune 10, 2020
I think the President, you know, the only math he does is division, but I don't think he is reading the math of this moment, right, as he is running for reelection because this country is much more united than he thinks.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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David Axelrod critiques President Trump's understanding of the current political climate as he runs for reelection.

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