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David Gergen: No, their problem is Anderson, he's got more support back in their districts in their states than they do and that gives…

On the recordDecember 2, 2020
No, their problem is Anderson, he's got more support back in their districts in their states than they do and that gives him enormous -- it gives him enormous leverage against them.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen explains Trump's leverage over Republican politicians due to his support in their districts.

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