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David Gergen: I think he does. I think he needs to surround himself with more Bob Caseys.

On the recordApril 21, 2008
I think he does. I think he needs to surround himself with more Bob Caseys.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen suggests that Barack Obama needs to align himself with more moderate Democrats to address perceptions about his political stance.

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