Elaine Kamarck on 'Why Presidents Fail'

The presidential podium with the officia
The presidential podium with the official seal of the President (Photo credit SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
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Elaine Kamarck of Brookings talks about her new book, "Why Presidents Fail and How They Can Succeed Again."

She says modern presidents spend too much time talking, and not enough time understanding the government they are trying to lead.

Elaine Kamarck spoke at the Clinton School of Public Service on Sept. 27, 2016.

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