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On the recordAugust 6, 2008
He needs to have a group of surrogates, including first and foremost a vice president, who can take the fight to the opposition.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen advises that Barack Obama should have surrogates to defend against John McCain's attacks.

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