David Gergen: “I think the McCain campaign is absolutely delighted. Every day that…”

On the recordSeptember 8, 2008

I think the McCain campaign is absolutely delighted. Every day that it's about Sarah Palin is a good day for the McCain campaign.

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Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen discusses the McCain campaign's satisfaction with the focus on Sarah Palin.

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