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On the recordOctober 29, 2018
I think he was right to go to Pittsburgh, not today. It became an extremely awkward day for the president. He did the right thing in wanting to go and comfort families. But the awkwardness started right after the fact that he arrived basically with his wife alone.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the president's visit to Pittsburgh, stating it was the right intention but poorly timed.

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