Biden or Trump? Why the outcome of the 2024 election may not matter

David Gergen: This is the least important election of our lifetimes.

Gergen says most Americans are worried about either of them winning.

He says the two parties’ bases seem content with their picks, but most Americans look longingly toward a third option.

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