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David Gergen: “The leadership question for him I think by which a lot of the press at least will be judging him if that matters is…”

On the recordMarch 30, 2009
The leadership question for him I think by which a lot of the press at least will be judging him if that matters is whether you can translate that popularity into action.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen discusses the challenge President Obama faces in converting his global popularity into effective leadership during his trip.

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