On the recordAugust 3, 2006
I think from his point of view the most important thing is his numbers are holding. He's not descending, even though there's a sense of chaos in the Middle East, he's not sliding badly.
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transcripts.cnn.comI think from his point of view the most important thing is his numbers are holding. He's not descending, even though there's a sense of chaos in the Middle East, he's not sliding badly.
Gergen discusses President Bush's approval ratings amidst chaos in the Middle East.
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No, their problem is Anderson, he's got more support back in their districts in their states than they do and that gives him enormous -- it gives him enormous leverage against them.
I think the signs are just as Margaret says. They are saying that he is increasingly interested. Strikingly, Anderson, his interest seems to intensify when he sees Biden in trouble.
I think, basically, this is about power. I think he wants to cripple Joe Biden before he ever gets started.
This represents a very professional, thoughtful, first set of steps by Joe Biden.