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On the recordOctober 26, 2004
I think the big issue will be, will the losing side be gracious, or are we going into court battles here for a couple of months and just get tied up in knots as a people, and the loser actually coming to congratulate the winner.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen reflects on the importance of graciousness in political contests and the potential for post-election conflict.

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