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John B. King Jr.: “Politics isn't fair. The presidency isn't fair. You have to deal with these things and how he deals with them and how…”

On the recordNovember 2, 2011
Politics isn't fair. The presidency isn't fair. You have to deal with these things and how he deals with them and how his staff deals with them assuming a lot of campaign staff goes on to a White House it does matter.

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King reflects on the unfairness of politics and the importance of handling crises.

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