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On the recordFebruary 22, 2007
I think that John Edwards essentially held people's coats and let them fight it out, and he does emerge unscathed and -- and a little bit ahead.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen comments on the political dynamics between Clinton and Obama, suggesting Edwards benefits from their conflict.

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