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Pat Buchanan's Rivalry with George H.W. Bush
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How Pat Buchanan used Bush’s broken promise of no new taxes to gain traction against him.
Shirley Chisholm Snubbed by Black Political Convention
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Shirley Chisholm faced hostility by black men at the Black Political Convention in 1972.
Bush Turns to Business Record in Run for Govenor
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Jacob Weisberg and others discuss how George W was never expected to be political.
Experts Discuss the Strategy Obama Used to His Advantage
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Kathleen Jamieson and others discuss how Obama overpowered Hillary Clinton's advantages.
Turning 'Bushisms' and Inexperience into Strength
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Karen Hughes and others discuss how Bush formed an strong team to address shortcomings.
Obama's Ups and Downs in Iowa and New Hampshire
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Messina and others discuss the tight race between Obama and Clinton during the primaries.
Palin Faced Sexism from the Media
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Experts discuss how the media focused on Palin's appearance and often objectified her.
The Reaction to the First Female Nomination for VP
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Lynn Sherr and others discuss the enthusiastic reaction to Ferraro’s nomination.
Debating Palin's Preparedness to be Vice President
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Experts discuss how Palin’s unpreparedness to be vice president quickly became evident.
Ross Perot's Rise From Humble Beginnings
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Ross Perot’s humble background and early career led to bold decisions later in life.
The Ferraro-Bush Vice Presidential Debate
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Walter Mondale, Lynn Sherr, and Maria Cardona discuss the debate's condescending tone.
Ross Perot Builds a Third Political Party
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Despite not having the normal trappings of a campaign, Perot successfully builds a base.
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