On the recordJune 11, 2018
I think he really hopes this was going to give him a lift in the midterm elections.
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transcripts.cnn.comI think he really hopes this was going to give him a lift in the midterm elections.
Gergen comments on President Trump's motivations for the summit and its potential impact on his political fortunes.
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No, their problem is Anderson, he's got more support back in their districts in their states than they do and that gives him enormous -- it gives him enormous leverage against them.
I think this the very idea that in 2024, we may have two men running against each other Biden and Trump, who would both be in their 80s if elected, that it too is enough to say, well, what are we doing here?
If he comes out and throws cold water on this, then I don't think it goes anywhere.