Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 26, 2018
I think he's playing a losing hand, John. It all started back with that meeting with Nancy Pelosi. My interpretation... was that Nancy Pelosi outmaneuvered him.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen assesses President Trump's position in the government shutdown and his interaction with Nancy Pelosi.

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