Well, it is true that, you know, with the coming of what's called -- now called the permanent campaign, and that is, as soon as people get elected, they start running for the office for the next time out.
Gergen comments on the nature of modern politics and the constant campaigning that occurs after elections.
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It's very, very big. Not legally, but politically, it's a very, very big deal.
If he comes out and throws cold water on this, then I don't think it goes anywhere.
I think a lot of Americans do see it as disqualifying. And they're worried about it.
The midterms really helped him. They transformed the race, best midterm elections for any president in 20 years.
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