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Harry Reid: I would like to respond, not in a very direct way, but to point out problems the Senator has outlined in his statement…

On the recordFebruary 27, 2003
I would like to respond, not in a very direct way, but to point out problems the Senator has outlined in his statement to me. Is the Senator aware that yesterday I talked about a Pew Research Center poll? It is a nonpartisan organization. They are not for Democrats or Republicans. This was a real big poll, where 1,254 adults were contacted between February 12 and 18. For the first time in this administration, the American people do not approve of the way George W. Bush is handling the economy; 48 percent of the people disapprove. Is the Senator aware of that?
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing public opinion on George W. Bush's handling of the economy.

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