On the recordMarch 29, 2009
The decision to fire Rick Wagoner was a purely political decision.
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transcripts.cnn.comThe decision to fire Rick Wagoner was a purely political decision.
Gergen comments on the political nature of the decision to fire the CEO of GM.
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