John Podesta on the 2012 race to the White House

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The central issue of the 2012 presidential race for the White House between Obama and Romney will be the direction of the economy says John Podesta, Bill Clinton's former chief of staff. He believes that Obama 'has a structural lead but Romney is a plausible candidate'.

John Podesta on the 2012 race to the White House

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