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On the recordOctober 3, 2013
The news is Americans are starting to demand negotiations on both sides. The new poll out tonight has 60 percent of Democrats -- and 60 percent of Republicans saying the House Republicans ought to compromise.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the public's demand for negotiations and compromise from both Democrats and Republicans.

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