On the recordDecember 12, 2012
I think one can read into this that he doesn't want a series of fights with Republicans across the board. He's got a big fight on his hands on the fiscal cliff.
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David Gergen discusses President Obama's reluctance to engage in prolonged political battles, especially regarding the fiscal cliff.
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