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[Donald Trump ] would make history in so many ways because he is a candidate who eschewed the traditional arts of political campaigns, including field organization, traditional advertising, debate preparation and policy knowledge.

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Mara Liasson
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: June 13
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