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On the recordJune 15, 2006
Vacillation is always a weakness in politics, and that's, of course, why John Kerry got so hurt.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen comments on the negative impact of indecision in political positions, referencing John Kerry's experience.

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