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David Gergen: He's putting heavy weights in place. I'm not sure that would been the case, had there been a more complacent view…

On the recordNovember 25, 2008
He's putting heavy weights in place. I'm not sure that would been the case, had there been a more complacent view towards what he was facing.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen comments on Obama's approach to assembling a strong team in light of the challenges he faces.

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