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The problems with the two party system, 1992
The rise of Ross Perot, the American dissatisfaction with the two party system and how President Bush planned to win back the White House.
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Fri 5 Jun 1992
21:00
大象传媒 Radio 4
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American political parties
A history of the American party system.
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The Florida re-count, 2000
The various legal issues underlying the failure to elect a new President.
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- Fri 5 Jun 1992 21:00大象传媒 Radio 4
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