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“Mo Udall didn't want the presidency bad enough. He was too sane. He was a marvelous guy, but you had the feeling there was another Udall outside his body watching the candidate Udall who was too extravagant, telling him to cut it out.”

Quote by Jack Germond

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Jack Germond was an accomplished American journalist known for his in-depth reporting and analysis of political news. Born on January 30, 1928, and passing away on August 14, 2013, Germond had a career spanning over fifty years in the news industry, working for prominent media outlets such as The Washington Post and The New York Times. His reporting style was characterized by objectivity and depth, and he had a significant impact on American political culture. more

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