John Avlon is a CNN contributor and senior political columnist for Newsweek and The Daily Beast.

CNN: Obama's ringing defense of liberalism

"They still hear The Who's 'Won't Get Fooled Again' in the back of their minds, " Avlon said.

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"The Clintonistas are coming back to town big time, boy, " CNN contributor John Avlon said with a grin.

CNN: Daley gets down to business

"There is an affection for a guy who admits he's a sinner and asks for forgiveness, especially down here, " Avlon said.

CNN: Sanford seeks 'redemption' in wild congressional race

The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of John Avlon.

CNN: Three areas where Biden and NRA can find common ground

The opinions in this commentary are solely those of John Avlon.

CNN: Podcast: Kim's tantrum--with nuclear weapons

John Avlon, author of "Independent Nation" and a CNN contributor, said anger is especially high with independents who feel that only Wall Street is benefiting from the recovering economy.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

John Avlon, a CNN political contributor whose family has lived in South Carolina for decades, said Sanford's honesty about his imperfect personal life has made him more relatable to voters.

CNN: Sanford seeks 'redemption' in wild congressional race

Avlon's recommendation for the top Democrat: changing voters' minds.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Avlon, a co-founder of the centrist "No Labels" group, said all of this is a sign that Obama is listening to the strong message voters sent him in that "shellacking" in November.

CNN: Daley gets down to business

John Avlon should go first.

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