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When first asked if he would grant an interview with TIME, Greene responded by asking a question of his own: 'Does the candidate get paid?

Michael Scherer

When first asked if he would grant an interview with TIME, Greene responded by asking a question of his own: 'Does the candidate get paid?

Tags: 2010, alvin greene, interviews, money, politics, time magazine

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About Michael Scherer

Michael Scherer is an American journalist. He is currently a national political reporter for The Washington Post, covering the White House and Congress.