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On the recordOctober 3, 2006
For the Democrats, they can't overplay their hand. But, boy, the tide is really rolling for them now in these -- in these elections, both in the House and the Senate -- very importantly, the Senate.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen comments on the political landscape for Democrats in light of the unfolding scandal.

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