David Gergen actually said...
This is -- they've embraced a communications strategy that is a loser. It's coming back to haunt them now. The fact that the president's personal approval among Americans would go down six points since last month, a sharp drop among independents, a great number who no longer believe he's honest, all of that says that they haven't handled this well.
Context
David Gergen critiques the White House's communication strategy and its negative impact on the president's approval ratings.
09/09/2018