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On the recordJune 4, 2006
Until he solves or addresses and gets some success on some of the fundamental underlying issues, to move to these issues that most Americans think are pretty marginal compared to Iraq or high gas prices or immigration, until he gets success on the major issues, I think he's going to face a fractious electorate.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen warns that focusing on marginal issues like same-sex marriage could alienate voters if major issues remain unaddressed.

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