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April 14, 2006

Broder Discusses 'Broken Political System,' Press Responsibilities in First Robinson Forum

"...The thing that is so clear is that there is a real hunger for politicians who will look beyond the next election..."

Washington Post political columnist David Broder told a Samford University audience that both journalism and politics are facing "a real challenge to their leadership" in present-day America. (more...)

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