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“It turned out that Democrats did not come out in the numbers they came out for, for Barack Obama. Five million fewer voters than went for Barack Obama back in 2012. So, what went wrong?”

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George Stephanopoulos
George Stephanopoulos

George Stephanopoulos, born on February 10, 1961, is an American political commentator, journalist, and television host. He served as the White House Communications Director under President Clinton, responsible for coordinating the president's relationship with the media. more

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