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David Gergen: Jack Kemp was the Republicans' happy warrior. He was... very, very concerned about how do we find policies that make a…

On the recordMay 3, 2009
Jack Kemp was the Republicans' happy warrior. He was... very, very concerned about how do we find policies that make a difference for the poor and the down and out.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen reflects on Jack Kemp's legacy and its relevance for the Republican Party's future.

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