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David Gergen: I don't think either of them yet has persuaded the country that they can do that.

On the recordJuly 9, 2012
I don't think either of them yet has persuaded the country that they can do that.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen expresses doubt about both candidates' ability to convince the public they can create jobs.

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