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David Gergen: It does build confidence across the board. And look, he's got these huge problems ahead, but he also has the support now…

On the recordDecember 18, 2008
It does build confidence across the board. And look, he's got these huge problems ahead, but he also has the support now of about 70 percent more of the public who really want to see him do well.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Remarks on the public's support for Barack Obama and the challenges he faces.

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