I think the distrust and the rifts are growing deeper. The president is now off and running on his campaign and he's using very partisan rhetoric that is angering the Republicans, stirring up his base.
Gergen comments on the increasing partisanship and distrust in Washington as the 2012 elections approach.
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This represents a very professional, thoughtful, first set of steps by Joe Biden.
President of United States has not had a security briefing, or security briefing since October 2nd. I've never heard of any president, under any circumstances, come anywhere close to that, and been so derelict of the duty.
I think a lot of Americans do see it as disqualifying. And they're worried about it.
If he comes out and throws cold water on this, then I don't think it goes anywhere.
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