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David Gergen: “I don't think he closed the sale. But I think he made a lot of progress.”

On the recordFebruary 6, 2008
I don't think he closed the sale. But I think he made a lot of progress.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

David Gergen assesses John McCain's efforts to win over conservatives at CPAC, indicating that while he hasn't fully convinced them, he has made progress.

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