Andrew Jackson: The Dangerous Candidate

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Andrew Jackson: The Dangerous Candidate

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Aug 17, 2016

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Aug 17, 2016

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John Dickerson of Slate’s Political Gabfest revisits a moment from the American carnival of politics. Hear about the grand speeches, emergency strategies, baby kissing, and backstabbing that make each presidential cycle so fascinating.

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Andrew Jackson: The Dangerous Candidate

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