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“Because of the spin-meisters and the focus groups and the way politics is run now. It's run by polls and focus groups. So it's even more true today, I think, than it was some 40 years ago.”

Quote by Bob Newhart

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Bob Newhart is a renowned American stand-up comedian, born on September 5, 1929. Known for his unique humor style and improvisational performances, he is one of the most influential comedy artists of the 20th century. more

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