David Gergen: “I think both candidates right now are sort of far short of convincing…”

On the recordJune 5, 2008

I think both candidates right now are sort of far short of convincing voters that they have the right remedies for the economy.

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Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen critiques both Barack Obama and John McCain for not providing sufficient economic plans.

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David Gergen: “I think both candidates right now are sort of far short of convincing voters that they have the right remedies for the…”