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My sense is that the economy is the big issue in every race, whether it's for president or dog catcher.

Michael Petrilli, executive vice president of the conservative Thomas B. Fordham Institute and former associate assistant deputy education secretary under President George W. Bush.

Michael Petrilli, executive vice president of the conservative Thomas B. Fordham Institute and former associate assistant deputy education secretary under President George W. Bush.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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