On the recordOctober 30, 2006
I think where we are now is if the Republicans surprise everybody and do retain the House and also keep the Senate as expected, then I think the Bush White House will read that as vindication.
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transcripts.cnn.comI think where we are now is if the Republicans surprise everybody and do retain the House and also keep the Senate as expected, then I think the Bush White House will read that as vindication.
Gergen discusses the potential implications of the Republican Party retaining control of Congress.
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