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David Gergen: “Well, one thing, George W. Bush is not in the race. And that helps a lot.”

On the recordJanuary 17, 2008
Well, one thing, George W. Bush is not in the race. And that helps a lot.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen explains how George W. Bush's absence from the race benefits John McCain's chances in South Carolina.

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