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Gergen: 3 challenges for GOP this week

 

Published 9/3/2008 by CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney at CNN Political Ticker

As Republicans gather tonight for their convention, they face three looming challenges, in my judgment. Would welcome your thoughts: (1) Regain the momentum in this presidential campaign: Two weeks ago, Republicans had successfully set up this election as a referendum on Barack Obama and his readiness to be president. And John McCain [...] (link)

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