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On the recordJuly 10, 2008
He cannot afford to insult them in any way. He has to show them enormous respect. He has to showcase them at the convention.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen advises Barack Obama on how to handle the Clintons in the Democratic Party.

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