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David Gergen: “He can't afford probably to have somebody that they are as suspicious of as they are of him.”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2008
He can't afford probably to have somebody that they are as suspicious of as they are of him.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Discussing John McCain's need to choose a vice presidential nominee who appeals to conservatives.

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