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David Gergen: It is imprudent, in fact, it's reckless, to put the commander in chief role in the hands of someone with little…

On the recordAugust 28, 2008
It is imprudent, in fact, it's reckless, to put the commander in chief role in the hands of someone with little experience like Barack Obama.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen critiques the experience level of Barack Obama in relation to McCain's choice.

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