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On the recordMarch 5, 2008
He's got to come back. Can he do that? Yes. I think he's got it in him, but he's got to be a lot tougher and more aggressive than he was today.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen expresses confidence in Barack Obama's ability to rebound in his campaign but stresses the need for increased toughness.

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