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62 out of 100

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5.6 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

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  • Summary: A camera crew follows Democratic Florida Congressman Robert Wexler and his staff as they go about their daily duties during the 2004 election cycle in this 6-part series.
  • Genre(s): Reality, News/Documentary

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Alynda Wheat
    91
    The access is such that you almost wish every member of Congress had a TV crew. [25 Aug 2006, p.81]
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  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Anita Gates
    60
    The series is slick and usually interesting, but until the final episode (covering the debate over withdrawal from Iraq), not completely compelling television.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    38
    It's not a very artistic or compelling documentary.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. MauriceF
    10
    The dealmaking and image-shaping are eye-opening, but the single most unnerving aspect of the show is just how young the army of political aides who make the system run really are. And on a sour note, the access is such that you almost wish every member of Congress had a TV crew. I like it… Expand
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  2. Matt
    10
    Can't wait to hear about some more fun things to do!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. [Anonymous]
    0
    I usually like documentaries, but this is just bad and sloppy. It's most dramatic topics are so boring it sickens me. I highly recommend not watching it.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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