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From the Smoke-Filled Zoom

April 28, 2020 · 7:42 am ET · Leave a Comment

Tim Alberta assembled four veteran GOP campaign mangers to discuss the presidential race virtually.

“There were still drinks and cigars, but we were enjoying them in five different states and multiple time zones. Think of it as a smoke-filled Zoom.”

“Over the course of 90 minutes, the panel zeroed in on some big-picture worries and some tactical details, including why Covid-19 threatens to tank turnout this November, fears about Trump’s behavior if the election results are uncertain, and the one thing everyone agrees on: Whom the Democrats should nominate for vice president.”

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