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On the recordDecember 15, 2008
You know, they shouldn't. But it's not as if Caroline Kennedy is coming in from the entertainment world.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen addresses the perception of celebrity influence in politics while discussing Caroline Kennedy's potential Senate appointment.

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