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George W. Bush broke a mold four years ago: Even though he lost the popular vote, he governed as if he had won by acclamation.

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Tony Snow
Age: 53 †
Born: 1955
Born: June 1
Died: 2008
Died: July 12
Former White House Press Secretary
Journalist
Politician
Radio Personality
Television Presenter
Writer
Berea
Kentucky
Robert Anthony Snow
Broke
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Mold
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Bush

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