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John B. King Jr.: “That is the biggest change in this election. Back at the beginning of the year, Anderson, there was no doubt Republicans…”

On the recordApril 30, 2008
That is the biggest change in this election. Back at the beginning of the year, Anderson, there was no doubt Republicans wanted Hillary Clinton. They thought if nothing else, she would motivate the Republican base.

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John King discusses the shift in Republican strategy regarding which Democratic candidate they would prefer to face in the election.

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