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Outgoing Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick of Massachusetts says President Barack Obama's failure to communicate a clear, concise message leading up to the 2014 midterm elections was largely what led the Democratic party's demise. "I think it was a huge mistake," Patrick said Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press." "One problem the President has is he doesn't tell the story well or regularly," he said. "When Democrats ... grow a backbone and stand up for what it is we believe, we win." RELATED: Begala: Dem 2016 bench is Clinton or zip In light of the midterm sweep, Obama himself admitted he has not always been the most proactive communicator-in-chief.

"I think
Hillary Clinton -- Secretary Clinton -- has been an extraordinary public servant and would be a terrific candidate for president," Patrick said.