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The Art of Announcing for President

NPR's Peter Overby reports on the behind-the-scenes maneuvering that goes on before a candidate officially declares his presidential candidacy.

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Peter Overby has covered Washington power, money, and influence since a foresighted NPR editor created the beat in 1994.