I do think that's a gotcha. It's trying to reveal gaps in his knowledge, but what we want to know is are you going to be surrounded by people who don't have these off-the-wall ideas who can bring you in and help you sort of see what reality is.
Gergen emphasizes the importance of having knowledgeable advisors for a presidential candidate.
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If he comes out and throws cold water on this, then I don't think it goes anywhere.
It's very, very big. Not legally, but politically, it's a very, very big deal.
I think a lot of Americans do see it as disqualifying. And they're worried about it.
The midterms really helped him. They transformed the race, best midterm elections for any president in 20 years.
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