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On the recordFebruary 3, 2008
If John McCain can wrap it up tomorrow night, his danger right now is that, in wrapping -- and trying to wrap it up and trying to win the conservative vote, he will be seen by -- as pandering by the independents and Democrats.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Analyzing the potential risks for John McCain in securing the Republican nomination.

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