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John Bel Edwards: “In the course of several campaigns, I started to believe that I was special and became increasingly egocentric and…”

On the recordAugust 7, 2008
In the course of several campaigns, I started to believe that I was special and became increasingly egocentric and narcissistic. If you want to beat me up -- feel free. You cannot beat me up more than I have already beaten up myself.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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John Edwards reflects on his fall from grace and acknowledges his egotism during his political career.

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