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David Gergen: “Is he -- you know, his strategy for recovery has been to rally his base, to rally the conservative base.”

On the recordMay 11, 2006
Is he -- you know, his strategy for recovery has been to rally his base, to rally the conservative base.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen analyzes President Bush's strategy in addressing the nation, focusing on whether he will appeal to conservatives or a broader audience.

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