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David Gergen: Even as Barack Obama's inheriting the worst economic mess in nearly 80 years, he's also inheriting an extraordinarily…

On the recordNovember 25, 2008
Even as Barack Obama's inheriting the worst economic mess in nearly 80 years, he's also inheriting an extraordinarily dangerous world.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the challenges President-elect Obama will face, including economic issues and global security threats.

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