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David Gergen: “I think this will become a trap for John McCain, should he become president.”

On the recordFebruary 17, 2008
I think this will become a trap for John McCain, should he become president.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

David Gergen warns that McCain's tax pledge could backfire, referencing a similar situation with George H.W. Bush.

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