David Gergen: “I just can't believe he will do it. So, I'm astonished by what they're…”

On the recordApril 16, 2006

I just can't believe he will do it. So, I'm astonished by what they're saying.

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Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen expressed disbelief at the level of authority being granted to Josh Bolten, suggesting it was an abdication of presidential authority.

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David Gergen: “I just can't believe he will do it. So, I'm astonished by what they're saying.”