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Angus King: “One of the problems, it seems to me, is that people that we elect President generally are politicians, and politicians…”

On the recordNovember 16, 2015
One of the problems, it seems to me, is that people that we elect President generally are politicians, and politicians generally don't think much about management.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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King critiques politicians' focus on management issues in presidential roles.

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