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On the recordJanuary 15, 2009
As long as he personally has the public behind him, he can overcome the sentiment against some of these bills.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen explains that Obama's personal popularity will be crucial in pushing through unpopular legislation.

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