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On the recordJanuary 20, 2009
It seems to me we have had a very serious day, Barack Obama's first day in office, and now we have sort of a circus-like ending to it, with both the John Roberts story about the -- taking the oath again, and now the Caroline Kennedy story, both of which are -- are surrounded by a lot of confusion.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen comments on the chaotic events surrounding Barack Obama's first day in office, including the confusion over the oath of office and Caroline Kennedy's potential nomination.

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