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Jim Webb: The thing I learned in politics is, quit while you are ahead.

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
The thing I learned in politics is, quit while you are ahead.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Webb humorously advises on a political strategy.

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