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Searching for courage in politics

Broadcast: Midmorning, 06/14/2006, 10:06 a.m.

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A veteran political reporter says political consultants and focus groups have produced bland, poll-driven candidates, and the real loser is the American electorate.

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  • Joe Klein: Author of the new book "Politics Lost: How American Democracy was Trivialized by People Who Think You're Stupid," and a columnist for Time Magazine. His previous books include "The Natural" and "Primary Colors."

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