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John Bel Edwards: “What I didn't hear was an explanation for why over 100 times you voted 'present' instead of 'yes' or 'no.'”

On the recordJanuary 20, 2008
What I didn't hear was an explanation for why over 100 times you voted 'present' instead of 'yes' or 'no.'
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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John Edwards questioned Barack Obama's voting record during the debate.

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