The challenge in a long race, Lou, is to adapt to what the voters want.
John B. King Jr.: “The challenge in a long race, Lou, is to adapt to what the voters want.”
On the recordJanuary 7, 2008
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Commenting on the need for candidates to adjust their messages based on voter preferences.
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