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David Gergen: “What you as a new president have to make sure is, that if this thing gets a lot worse, all the blame doesn't come to…”

On the recordFebruary 6, 2008
What you as a new president have to make sure is, that if this thing gets a lot worse, all the blame doesn't come to you, so you lose on your political stand.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Advising the incoming president on managing public perception regarding military situations.

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