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David Gergen: “But, clearly, now, they've let this whole thing go on so long, they need to change course or eight or nine weeks here…”

On the recordSeptember 9, 2018
But, clearly, now, they've let this whole thing go on so long, they need to change course or eight or nine weeks here before the elections, the Democrats can only sit there and say, keep going. Keep going. Just do what you're doing.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen warns that the White House needs to change its approach as the election approaches, or it will benefit the Democrats.

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