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David Gergen: I think all of us thought polarization had reached its limits under George W. Bush. I worry a lot we're going even…

On the recordSeptember 13, 2009
I think all of us thought polarization had reached its limits under George W. Bush. I worry a lot we're going even beyond what we saw with George W. Bush.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen expresses concern that political polarization is worsening beyond what was seen during the Bush administration.

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