David Gergen: “I think whoever emerges from this will be -- such as Barack Obama, I…”

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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David Gergen comments on the impact of the prolonged primary battle on Barack Obama's candidacy.

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