David Gergen
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David Gergen was an American political commentator and advisor who served in the administrations of four U.S. presidents, providing insights and guidance on various political matters. Born on May 9, 1942, in Massachusetts, Gergen held significant roles in both Republican and Democratic administrations, showcasing his ability to navigate the political landscape across party lines. He was also a professor of public service at Harvard University, where he influenced a new generation of leaders. In addition to his academic work, Gergen was a senior political analyst for CNN, contributing to public discourse on current events until his passing on July 10, 2025.
Jul 2, 2023
If he comes out and throws cold water on this, then I don't think it goes anywhere.
Jul 2, 2023
If he had a receptive audience, and I will tell you, when everything -- when all the facts were to come out, it would be like Nixon and the tapes.
Jul 2, 2023
I don't think Trump is out of the woods, even though his poll numbers are not only staying up, they have actually been strengthened some.
Jan 12, 2023
It's very, very big. Not legally, but politically, it's a very, very big deal.
Dec 29, 2022
I think the turning point that came were the midterm elections. The fever broke with those midterm elections. And what we've seen since then is a steady decline in Trump's credibility and in his position with the American people, and a…
Dec 29, 2022
But I think, to go to David Urban's point, what was she calling about? Well, she was calling, she testified, because she thought there was fraud that had been committed, and had not yet been explored, and that it ought to be studied before…
Dec 6, 2022
The midterms really helped him. They transformed the race, best midterm elections for any president in 20 years.
Dec 6, 2022
I think a lot of Americans do see it as disqualifying. And they're worried about it.
Oct 27, 2022
For Donald Trump to go for a 24-plus hours without a word being said is an outrage in and of itself. This is a man who is seeking the nomination of a major political party, very likely to get it. And now look at the leadership he is…
May 9, 2022
He is a leader there's no question about that. But I think he's a bad leader. I think he's leaving his people into, he's leading the country, especially into a very bad place.
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