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On the recordJanuary 10, 2010
Well, I think that he probably was inelegant to tell a reporter that. But I think it's a very important distinction to make, that he was giving not his personal views just like endorsing President Obama but he's giving what he thought the reaction of the electorate would be.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

James Carville discusses the context of Reid's comments and argues against calls for his resignation.

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