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On the recordSeptember 16, 2008
But overall, I think you have to say that Barack Obama has gained from this more than John McCain has.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the impact of the economic situation on the campaigns of Barack Obama and John McCain.

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