On the recordJuly 30, 2009
But, you know, in politics, it -- all these things matter less. And when you are the incumbent and things start looking a little better, you claim credit, and you usually get it.
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transcripts.cnn.comDavid Gergen: “But, you know, in politics, it -- all these things matter less. And when you are the incumbent and things start looking…”
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Discussing how incumbents claim credit for economic improvements.
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