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Graphic Truth: From Honeymoon to Hardtimes

Graphic Truth: From Honeymoon to Hardtimes
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When you’re first elected, people are willing to give you the benefit of the doubt — but it’s tough to sustain that goodwill over time. For leaders in power today, here’s a look at the biggest swings in sentiment from the start of their current terms until now.


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