The bar here is actually pretty low: rather than a slam-dunk act of persuasion, the Brooks method need simply not scare away voters weary of historic politics.

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She has the energy -- you can tell by just listening to her speak -- she could talk you into doing anything, pretty much. (Laughter.) But fortunately, she's used that power of persuasion and that passion to help improve the lives of the kids in her community.

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