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Gop & Populism

Robert talks with David Brooks, a senior editor of the The Weekly Standard, about the strong populist theme emerging from the Republicans on the campaign trail. Mr. Buchanan has long been associated with the populist movemment, but now Sen. Bob Dole is jumping in on the act. Dole attacked "corporate greed" yesterday in a speech. But Mr. Brooks questions how genuine Dole's new populist platform really is.

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