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Personality in politics
Examining the surprising result of a debate between the 'boring' Al Gore and 'sassy' Ross Perot and how the reputations of politicians are formed by their public personas.
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Fri 19 Nov 199321:00
BBC Radio 4
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Great Lives: George Washington
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Hair Force One
How is Bill Clinton's approval rating affected by news of his $200 haircut?
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- Fri 19 Nov 199321:00BBC Radio 4
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