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David Gergen: I don't think the obstruction issue is going to be settled in the court, it's much more likely to be settled in the…

On the recordMay 22, 2017
I don't think the obstruction issue is going to be settled in the court, it's much more likely to be settled in the court of public opinion especially in the elections of 2018.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen reflects on how the issue of obstruction may play out politically rather than legally, especially with the upcoming elections.

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