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David Gergen: “That is not where he wants to be. The Democratic Party needs to bring back what were called at one time Reagan…”

On the recordMarch 30, 2008
That is not where he wants to be. The Democratic Party needs to bring back what were called at one time Reagan Democrats, people who could go to McCain.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Highlighting the need for the Democratic Party to appeal to working-class voters.

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