On the recordSeptember 4, 2008
But you know Barack Obama cannot afford to let this not be about issues. That's what bothering voters. And he's got to get it back on the issues because we want to hear more about the issues.
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transcripts.cnn.comBut you know Barack Obama cannot afford to let this not be about issues. That's what bothering voters. And he's got to get it back on the issues because we want to hear more about the issues.
Gergen emphasizes the importance for Obama to refocus the campaign on substantive issues.
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