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Campaign Personal Attacks - David Gergen

Season 4 • 10/09/2008

David Gergen explains why personal attacks are not the way to win an election.

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00:48

Town Hall Fashion Apology
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Stephen learns that people in small towns keep their pants on more than city folk do.
10/08/2008
06:11

Atone Phone - Gilbert Gottfried
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Gilbert Gottfried wants to apologize for being jealous of Stephen's success.
10/08/2008
05:17

The Second Presidential Debate
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When you cross state lines to buy fireworks, liquor and cigarettes, you can also buy health care.
10/08/2008
06:12

Joe Scarborough
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Joe Scarborough gives reasons why John McCain won't win this election.
10/08/2008
00:38

Stephen's Post-Show Routine
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Stephen can now look forward to his regular post-show routine.
10/08/2008
00:08

Bad News
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Stephen has some bad news.
10/09/2008
01:29

Dismayed Stockbroker Photos
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With the economy falling this fast, we are soon going to face a shortage of dismayed stockbroker photos.
10/09/2008
05:42

Oliver Stone
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Stephen asks Oliver Stone if he's finished in Hollywood now that he's portrayed the president empathetically in "W."
10/09/2008
03:46

Who's Not Honoring Me Now? - Nepal
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What does a three-year-old Nepalese living goddess have that Stephen doesn't?
10/09/2008
00:34

Intro - 10/9/08
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How can John McCain win this election? Two words: Colbert Bump!
10/09/2008
08:33

Campaign Personal Attacks - David Gergen
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David Gergen says with the stock market where it is, voters don't want to hear about Bill Ayers or Charles Keating.
10/09/2008
06:16

Kathleen Parker
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Kathleen Parker says the press is too easy on Sarah Palin because she's a babe.
10/13/2008
01:13

McCain Crossword Clue
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John McCain shows up as a clue in today's New York Times crossword.
10/13/2008
00:18

Happy Birthday
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Stephen wishes you a happy birthday, whenever that may be.
10/13/2008
00:31

Intro - 10/13/08
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Who is responsible for our economic mess? Please let it be William Ayers.
10/13/2008
07:48

The Computer Menace - Bethany McLean
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Bethany McLean doesn't think computers are responsible for creating the economic crisis.
10/13/2008
03:58

Bears & Balls - Salt-Based Economy
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Stephen isn't saying you should invest in salt, he's saying you should convert your money into salt.
10/13/2008
06:24

Joseph Stiglitz
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Joseph Stiglitz explains why the economic crisis won't end just because the stock market does well.
10/14/2008
06:29

The Word - P.O.W.
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After the events of the last eight years, there is no denying the next president will be a POW.
10/14/2008
03:47

Tip/Wag - Palin's Newsweek Cover
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Stephen wags his finger at Newsweek for its unflattering close-up of Sarah Palin.
10/14/2008
00:36

Intro - 10/14/08
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Critics wonder what happened to the old John McCain. Wait a minute, there's an older John McCain?
10/14/2008
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