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Bill Scher (Real Clear Politics, Politico) and Matt K. Lewis (The Daily Beast, MattLewis.org)
This week: Bill and Matt need viewer input on renaming their show. Then, under consideration: Is Romney getting stronger, or are his opponents just pathetic? Do political leaders need inspiring “moon-shot” ideas, or are voters craving a return to normalcy? Did the State of the Union show Obama triangulating or rallying his base?
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Bill Scher
Matt K. Lewis
Bill Scher
Matt K. Lewis
Recorded:Jan 27
Posted:Jan 27, 2012
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The Week in Blog | Jan 27, 2012 | Bill Scher & Matt K. Lewis
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