On the recordApril 30, 2008
I think whoever emerges from this will be -- such as Barack Obama, I think he will be hardened up. I think he would be more seasoned as a candidate.
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transcripts.cnn.comDavid Gergen: “I think whoever emerges from this will be -- such as Barack Obama, I think he will be hardened up. I think he would be…”
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David Gergen comments on the impact of the prolonged primary battle on Barack Obama's candidacy.
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