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David Gergen: That's absolutely right, Anderson. And, look, I think we should become less judgmental about other people's marriages…

On the recordAugust 7, 2008
That's absolutely right, Anderson. And, look, I think we should become less judgmental about other people's marriages and their personal lives, their private lives. I think what is -- what's at issue here is his public life, and the -- and the fact that he lied to the public, he lied to his own staff, and he -- and he put the Democratic Party in real jeopardy.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen emphasizes the importance of focusing on the public implications of Edwards' actions rather than personal judgments, highlighting the jeopardy faced by the Democratic Party.

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