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David Gergen: “I believe the president deserves the benefit of the doubt on this one.”

On the recordMarch 11, 2013
I believe the president deserves the benefit of the doubt on this one.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen argues that President Obama's outreach to Republicans should be given a chance despite skepticism.

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