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bluedigger

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10. They aren't doing him any favors letting him in front of the media.

Reply to Lars39 (Reply #8)

Sun Feb 3, 2013, 02:04 AM

Feb 2013

They may not have much choice, either, unless he asks them to help with the PR. I'm sure they are advising and supporting him with the situation, but he seemed poorly informed himself.

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