On the recordSeptember 30, 2008
If the election had been held two weeks ago, John McCain would have won. If the election were held today, Barack Obama would win, and win handily.
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transcripts.cnn.comDavid Gergen: “If the election had been held two weeks ago, John McCain would have won. If the election were held today, Barack Obama…”
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David Gergen analyzes the shift in polling and momentum towards Barack Obama due to the economic crisis.
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