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John B. King Jr.: “The Obama campaign wants to say, maybe you don't like me, maybe you're upset with the strength of the economy right now…”

On the recordJuly 11, 2012
The Obama campaign wants to say, maybe you don't like me, maybe you're upset with the strength of the economy right now, but look at this other guy. He's greedy. He keeps secrets. He's not telling the truth. You can't trust him.

Editor's note · Context

King explains the strategy of the Obama campaign to divert attention from economic issues by attacking Romney's character.

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