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Politics was not just about winning the election, it was about winning decisively--having the momentum to carry out one's vision. Historically, any president who squeaked into office on a narrow margin accomplished much less he was weakened right out of the gate, and Congress never seemed to let him forget it.

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Dan Brown
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: June 22
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