This is a piece though, of a lot of anger that's free-flowing in society.
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David Gergen remarks on the widespread anger in society that is reflected in the protests.
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I think it's very clear that the President can have great influence on the states. You know, he issued guidelines, CDC issued guidelines, blessed by the President, and they did have an effect, but they were not orders.
I think it's something that's spontaneous. It's happening in the country where just tons and tons of people are coming out because they feel that democracy is at stake that we're in real trouble here.
I think, basically, this is about power. I think he wants to cripple Joe Biden before he ever gets started.
I think that Trump is shoring up his base. But Anderson, I must say, I think that this is going to in the long run, going to play in more in favor of Biden and the Democrats.





