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Hank Sheinkopf, Democratic Political Consultant

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As they hold their convention in North Carolina, the Democrats have the tough task of defending Barack Obama’s economic record despite rising unemployment, and of urging voters to give him another four years. Veteran Democratic strategist Hank Sheinkopf gives Armen Georgian some straight talk on how President Obama can win a second term.

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