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[ MUSIC ] When campaigning, you have a few options when faced with a tough question. You can bluff, or change the subject. One thing you can't do is simply not answer. Here are a few examples of politicians who took that approach. Why do you wanna be President? [ BLANK_AUDIO ] Well I'm- [ BLANK_AUDIO ] So you agreed with President Obama on Libya? Okay, Libya. [ BLANK_AUDIO ] I've gotta go back, see. [ BLANK_AUDIO ] I do not agree with the way he handled it for the following reasons. No, that's a different one. What newspapers and magazines? Scenes. Did you regularly read, before you were tapped for this, to stay informed, and to understand the world? I've read most of them. Again, with a great appreciation for the press, for the media. But what one specifically? I'm curious. Where you All of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years. Governor Chafee, you've attacked Secretary Clinton for being too close to Wall Street Banks. In 1999, you voted for the very bill that made banks bigger. The Glass- Steagall was my very first vote, I just arrived, my dad had died in office. I was appointed to the office. It was my very first vote. Are you saying you didn't know what you were voting I just arrived at senate. I would do away with the education, the- Commerce. Commerce. And let's see. I can't. The third one I can't. Sorry. [ LAUGH ] Oops. [ MUSIC ] ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"How Politicians Shouldn't Answer Questions ","description":"Watch politicians avoid answering tough questions throughout the years. 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