Haley Barbour: How a Pro Plays Hardball – Roll Call

Haley Barbour: How a Pro Plays Hardball

By Katherine Rizzo and CQ Staff

Posted September 18, 2008 at 12:00am

From Political Perceptions, wsj.com

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do elect Democrats

A Mixed Electoral Performance

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A Special Election

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