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On the recordJanuary 19, 2012
Politics has always been a contact sport in South Carolina. And we are seeing a lot of it this year. But, Anderson, overall, I have to tell you, I think we are seeing less this year than we have in some past campaigns.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen comments on the nature of politics in South Carolina, noting a decrease in negative racial attacks compared to previous campaigns.

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