It is a surprise, Anderson. Just like we have in the $700 billion bailout, we're seeing tonight not only a collapse of this automobile package but the final collapse of political leadership in this Congress.
David Gergen comments on the failure of the auto industry bailout and the lack of political leadership in Congress.
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I think it's going to take something usually unexpected or a dramatic change in his health or a prison sentence to stop him.
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