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David Gergen: I think the prospects are strong that we are going to go over the cliff. They are high because the differences are so…

On the recordDecember 25, 2012
I think the prospects are strong that we are going to go over the cliff. They are high because the differences are so big.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen expresses concern that political disagreements will lead to a failure to reach an agreement before the deadline.

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