On the recordJanuary 6, 2008
I happen to think that Barack Obama is a phenomenal candidate, but I do think the country deserves to know more about him before we, in effect -- before, in effect, he wins the prize.
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Gergen argues for the need to vet Barack Obama more thoroughly before he potentially wins the nomination.
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