David Foster Wallace reports on a turning point in past Presidential primaries: The moment when John McCain failed to respond well to an attack by George Bush...which arguably ended up costing him the election. (19 minutes)
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Act One: Best Acta in a Dramatic Role
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Act Two: Meanwhile, In America
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