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David Gergen: I do believe the president did get a partial mandate. At least the voters said the wealthy in this country ought to pay…

On the recordDecember 2, 2012
I do believe the president did get a partial mandate. At least the voters said the wealthy in this country ought to pay higher taxes.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen asserts that the election results indicate a public desire for higher taxes on the wealthy.

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