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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Let the Presidential Campaigns Begin

    Hillary Clinton announced her presidential campaign by video yesterday. Meanwhile, Senator Marco Rubio told donors this morning that he’ll officially announce his candidacy tonight . He joins an increasingly crowded GOP primary ticket. Both Rand Paul and Ted Cruz tried to make a splash when they announced they’ll run.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Apr 13, 2015 • 1 min read

    Hillary Clinton announced her presidential campaign by video yesterday. Meanwhile, Senator Marco Rubio told donors this morning that he’ll officially announce his candidacy tonight. He joins an increasingly crowded GOP primary ticket. Both Rand Paul and Ted Cruz tried to make a splash when they announced they’ll run. What’s behind the announcement strategies? What does it say about the voters they’re courting?

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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    3 of 5
    Angelenos’ Water Use, In Defense of Lawns, and Let the Campaigns Begin
    1. 0:00LA Water Conservation Lags Behind
    2. 10:10In Defense of Lawns
    3. 19:00Let the Presidential Campaigns BeginYou’re reading this
    4. 27:42The History of Hollywood Writers
    5. 41:26HBO Premiers New "Game of Thrones" and "Veep"
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