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Jonathan Alter

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Jonathan Alter joins us to discuss his new book, "The Center Holds: Obama and His Enemies"

Jonathan Alter is an award-winning author, columnist, reporter and television analyst. Since 2011, he has written a column for Bloomberg View, a worldwide commentary site housed under Bloomberg News. The Chicago native joins us on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm to discuss his new book, The Center Holds: Obama and His Enemies.

06/11/2013 | Rating NR

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