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On the recordSeptember 30, 2008
If the election had been held two weeks ago, if John McCain would have won. But if the election were held today Barack Obama would win and win handily.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen discusses the changing dynamics of the election and how recent events have shifted support towards Obama.

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