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David Gergen: I think it's wrong to call for the super delegates to decide right now, as he did. And Hillary Clinton has every night…

On the recordApril 16, 2008
I think it's wrong to call for the super delegates to decide right now, as he did. And Hillary Clinton has every night to continue this fight right through the end of the primaries and for the super delegates to hold their fire until that's over.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

David Gergen argues against Howard Dean's call for super delegates to make a decision before the primaries are over, supporting Hillary Clinton's right to continue her campaign.

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