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“The democratic race is really boring when the media is basically writing stories and spending money to ask questions in a poll about somebody who is not even a declared candidate.”

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Dana Perino
Dana Perino

Dana Perino is an American political commentator and former White House Press Secretary. Born on May 9, 1972, she served as the White House Press Secretary during the George W. Bush presidency, responsible for communicating the President's policies and positions to the public. more

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