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David Gergen: “I think it is a good idea for a party to listen, especially when it's taken a couple of pastings.”

On the recordMay 3, 2009
I think it is a good idea for a party to listen, especially when it's taken a couple of pastings.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen comments on the importance of listening tours for political parties, referencing Hillary Clinton's similar efforts.

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