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On the recordNovember 5, 2008
I think he's going to get a good honeymoon from Republicans unlike the situation that faced George W. Bush and very unlike what faced Bill Clinton.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen predicts that Barack Obama will receive a favorable reception from Republicans, contrasting it with past presidents.

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