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David Gergen: I think both sides in this case -- this is one of the better parts of it -- this campaign leads a lot to be desired on…

On the recordJuly 8, 2008
I think both sides in this case -- this is one of the better parts of it -- this campaign leads a lot to be desired on some substantive issues. But in terms of the personal side of it, I think both sides are doing it pretty well.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the handling of personal family matters by both Barack Obama and John McCain during the campaign.

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