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“Bush had expertise in one thing: How to run a…” quote by John Dean — Download Open image

“Bush had expertise in one thing: How to run a Presidential campaign. He understands campaigns and Presidential politics. He has no interest or disposition or I think probably - he's not stupid, but he's not bright, he's not a rocket scientist - he isn't interested in policy.”

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