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Ari Fleischer: That's why a lot of people stay out of politics, Anderson, because one word and then somebody's accusing you of being a…

On the recordSeptember 28, 2011
That's why a lot of people stay out of politics, Anderson, because one word and then somebody's accusing you of being a racist.
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Ari Fleischer
Republican · New York

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Fleischer comments on the fear of political backlash and accusations in political discourse.

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