It appears Obama's strategy is not just to win, but to win decisively, CNN senior political analyst David Gergen said.

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Cohen also said it's vital for the U.S. to maintain its edge in high-tech weaponry, to win quickly and decisively.

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One would expect that a person who believes the science is on his side would relish the opportunity to participate in, and decisively win, a nationally televised debate.

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