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George A. Robinson: They are undermining this basic act of peaceful transfer of power that we have observed since John Adams turned power…

On the recordDecember 7, 2020
They are undermining this basic act of peaceful transfer of power that we have observed since John Adams turned power over to his bitter enemy, Thomas Jefferson, in 1801.
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George A. Robinson
Massachusetts
Source
msnbc.com

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Robinson discusses the historical significance of peaceful power transitions and the current threats posed by Trump's actions.

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