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David Gergen: “I think it has something to do with President Obama, and it has a lot more to do with 9/11 and the fear of terrorism.”

On the recordAugust 30, 2010
I think it has something to do with President Obama, and it has a lot more to do with 9/11 and the fear of terrorism.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen explains that the negative perceptions of President Obama are influenced by post-9/11 sentiments and fears.

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