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On the recordJuly 6, 2011
His politics for 2012 is becoming apparent. He wants to win the independent vote. He does that by getting the big deal. But he needs to cut entitlements: Medicare and Social Security to get there.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses President Obama's strategy for the 2012 elections, highlighting the need for entitlement cuts.

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