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David Gergen: I think it brings race and gender to the front of the conversation where -- and you know, I think it is very…

On the recordMarch 11, 2008
I think it brings race and gender to the front of the conversation where -- and you know, I think it is very distracting.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen discusses the distraction caused by focusing on race and gender in the campaign.

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