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Jon Tester: “Perception is reality in Washington, D.C. and in politics in general.”

On the recordNovember 9, 2026
Perception is reality in Washington, D.C. and in politics in general.
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana
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npr.org
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Discussing the perception of Palantir in politics.

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