On the recordSeptember 15, 2010
This election with her, you know, is probably going to drive or draw a lot of the Republican candidates for president -- you know this -- draw them to the right.
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transcripts.cnn.comThis election with her, you know, is probably going to drive or draw a lot of the Republican candidates for president -- you know this -- draw them to the right.
Gergen discusses the implications of a candidate's election on the Republican party's direction.
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