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On the recordSeptember 28, 2008
This is perhaps the most important vice-presidential debate I think we've seen in recent elections, because there's -- there's all these controversies swirling around, and she has a chance this Thursday night to really do herself proud and really help the ticket after a couple of very tough weeks for the McCain ticket.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen emphasizes the significance of the upcoming vice-presidential debate for Sarah Palin and the McCain campaign.

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