David Gergen actually said...

I think the Republicans are -- I understand that they made terrible mistakes in the Bush years letting the deficit, letting spending get as much out of control as they did.

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Gergen reflects on the past mistakes of Republicans regarding spending and deficits.

12/07/2010

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