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On the recordSeptember 29, 2009
Well, the difference is that of course, as we now know there was a vast right wing conspiracy. You had tobacco company is paying people to publish stuff in 'The New Republic.' I mean, we've documented that. The difference now is it's not a conspiracy; it's out in the open.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

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James Carville discusses the difference between past and present political conspiracies, asserting that current opposition to President Obama is more overt.

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