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David Gergen: If they take Paul's view -- and I very much respect Paul on this. He says they're not fighting hard enough; they've got…

On the recordJanuary 18, 2010
If they take Paul's view -- and I very much respect Paul on this. He says they're not fighting hard enough; they've got to be combative and go out and fight. If that's your message I think they're going to make a mistake.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen advises against a combative approach in political messaging for the Democrats.

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