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World Service,06 Sep 2012,55 mins

WHYS 60: Why do we forgive some politicians?

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When former US President Bill Clinton made his speech in support of Barack Obama, an American commentator said 'there was love in the air'. But at the Republican National Convention George W Bush wasn't present but made 'a brief video appearance'. Do some politicians get away with more flaws than others - despite all facing challenges in office? Are we more quick to forgive certain politicians than others?

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