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Oct 2020
32m 29s

Plexiglass and Civility: The Vice-Presid...

The New York Times
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During most campaigns, the job of the vice-presidential candidates focuses on boosting the person heading the ticket. Proving their suitability for the top job is secondary. But this year is different. The president is 74 and spent much of the past week in the hospital, and his Democratic rival is 77. So it was vital for their running mates, Vice President ... Show More
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