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On the recordSeptember 29, 2008
Barack Obama has been a little more conciliatory throughout this except for attacking Bush, not McCain.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses Barack Obama's approach to the political situation, highlighting his conciliatory stance.

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