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Jay Carney: I think that may be part of it. John Edwards didn't run and hasn't run an optimistic campaign because he's gunning to be…

On the recordJanuary 29, 2004
I think that may be part of it. John Edwards didn't run and hasn't run an optimistic campaign because he's gunning to be vice president. He's running that campaign because he thought it would be successful. And he's been proven right.
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Jay Carney

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Discussing John Edwards' optimistic campaign strategy and its success.

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