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David Gergen: “I think many, many Americans, including Republicans like John McCain, would prefer to put limits on corporations so they…”

On the recordJanuary 20, 2010
I think many, many Americans, including Republicans like John McCain, would prefer to put limits on corporations so they cannot spend money without -- as much as they want, in effect.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen comments on the Supreme Court ruling and its implications for corporate spending in politics.

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