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David Gergen: If you're a senator you represent a whole state and you have many more conflicting voices.

On the recordMay 17, 2006
If you're a senator you represent a whole state and you have many more conflicting voices.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen explains the differences in political pressures faced by senators compared to House representatives.

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