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White House Recalibrates Sequester Messaging

March 6, 2013 · 10:45 am ET · Leave a Comment

Politico:
“President Barack Obama hopes to spark a pitchfork revolt against
Republicans over sequester-induced budget cuts — but many Democrats fret
that he’s undermined that effort with an early strategy marred by hype,
poor planning and muddled messaging.”

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