David Gergen: “I think it's important for Obama to put down Sarah Palin, to get…”

On the recordSeptember 8, 2008

I think it's important for Obama to put down Sarah Palin, to get beyond that. He does not -- that lowers him, when he gets into that.

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David Gergen advises Obama to avoid engaging with Sarah Palin and focus on larger issues.

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