Barbour for President? Seriously – Roll Call

Barbour for President? Seriously

By Matt Mackowiak and CQ Guest Columnist

Posted July 31, 2009 at 12:00am

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Matt Mackowiak is the founder of Potomac Strategy Group and formerly was a Senate press secretary.

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