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On the recordJanuary 29, 2009
But politically, we haven't seen a President come in with this deep a reservoir of support, of trust, of confidence as Barack Obama has.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen reflects on the unprecedented support President Obama has as he takes office.

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