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David Gergen: “He's certainly in danger of being the only person who seems to carry the ball publicly for them.”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2009
He's certainly in danger of being the only person who seems to carry the ball publicly for them.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

David Gergen warns that President Obama risks overexposure by being the sole public figure advocating for the administration's policies.

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