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David Gergen: “The public will now blame the House Republicans for breaking down -- this breakdown in Washington and that the House…”

On the recordDecember 20, 2011
The public will now blame the House Republicans for breaking down -- this breakdown in Washington and that the House Republicans are being held hostage by the Tea Party.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the potential political repercussions for House Republicans due to their current situation in Washington.

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