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Hillary Clinton: I don't think he really gets it that people are looking for a president who stands up for you. And not looks down on…

On the recordApril 13, 2008
I don't think he really gets it that people are looking for a president who stands up for you. And not looks down on you.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Hillary Clinton criticizes Barack Obama for being out of touch with the needs of the people.

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