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David Gergen: I think that Trump is shoring up his base. But Anderson, I must say, I think that this is going to in the long run…

On the recordSeptember 19, 2020
I think that Trump is shoring up his base. But Anderson, I must say, I think that this is going to in the long run, going to play in more in favor of Biden and the Democrats.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen expresses his belief that while Trump may be solidifying his base, the long-term effects will favor Biden and the Democrats.

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