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Ron Fournier

Movies such as 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' in 1939 to 'Dave' in 1993 portray Washington leaders as the ultimate Everymen - decent people just like you and me, only thrust onto greatness.

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Ron Fournier is saying that films about Washington leaders show them as ordinary, relatable people rather than distant or elite figures. These characters are depicted as decent individuals who unexpectedly find themselves in important roles.

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