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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Gergen discusses President Bush's approval ratings amidst chaos in the Middle East.
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