![I have talked to more people who are in politics who have said to me, "[House of Cards] is closer than you can imagine. It's the most accurate description of how politics actually works that we've ever seen." I mean, West Wing - beautiful, wonderful idea of how democracy should work. But I've had more people in politics say they think House of Cards is closer. I - don't know whether to take that as a compliment or a sad state of affairs.](/assets/img/quote-photos/i-have-talked-to-more-people-who-are-in-politics-who-have-said-to-me-house-of.jpg)
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