It all adds to the general perception that politics are no good and politicians are a bunch of bums.

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If I'm not in the role I'm best suited for, obviously I'm not happy about it, ... If anybody in my situation says they are, they'd be lying.

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[Kerry won a key newspaper endorsement yesterday in Missouri, just two days after the St. Louis debate.] Based on his record, President George W. Bush has not earned re-election, ... He has mishandled the war on terrorism, shut his eyes to disagreeable facts, left the next generation in hock and presided over a sharp loss in jobs, health insurance and prosperity for millions of Americans.

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Public-spirited dialogue with listeners on how best to beat up and otherwise neutralize police officers.

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I realize the most important part is still in front of me, ... If we go out and win a World Series, people aren't going to remember I hit .270. They'll remember we won. That's the goal.

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I think everybody knows I'm interested in managing again.

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I've never been through anything like that before, ... It was frightening. When you're down like that, there's always a possibility of you not being able to play this game.

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I'm enjoying life right now, ... I know you guys have been very negative towards me and that's your job, but I'm a very positive person and I've moved on.

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