David Gergen: “Yes, and I think this whole idea of having petitions and making this a…”

On the recordJune 2, 2008

Yes, and I think this whole idea of having petitions and making this a big public push on him puts him in a really awkward position.

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Independent · Massachusetts

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Commenting on the potential complications of Hillary Clinton's public push for the vice-presidential nomination.

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