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On the recordJanuary 23, 2012
he can talk about the middle class, he can set the table, he can try to move the nation's debate to the issues that are most favorable to helping him get re-elected.
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Ari Fleischer
Republican · New York

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Ari Fleischer comments on President Obama's rhetorical strategy in his speech.

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