On the recordDecember 13, 2009
The liberal part of the Democratic Party is increasingly frustrated, angry -- angry at the process because they thought they were going to get a public option.
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transcripts.cnn.comThe liberal part of the Democratic Party is increasingly frustrated, angry -- angry at the process because they thought they were going to get a public option.
Gergen highlights the frustrations of liberal Democrats regarding health care reform.
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