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David Gergen: “It appears to be a growing possibility, Jim. And that is because there is this large field of candidates that several of…”

On the recordDecember 10, 2015
It appears to be a growing possibility, Jim. And that is because there is this large field of candidates that several of whom are well funded and can go toward the end. And because of the rules that have been constructed by the Republican National Committee for this election cycle, it may well enhance the prospects of a brokered convention.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen discusses the likelihood of a brokered convention due to the large number of candidates and the rules set by the Republican National Committee.

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