Political Quotes

David Gergen: “The fact is that it's being painted as a party that is too extreme, too far to the right. It's got to get back into -- I…”

On the recordDecember 25, 2012
The fact is that it's being painted as a party that is too extreme, too far to the right. It's got to get back into -- I think for its own sake it needs to listen to more of the right of center and not the far right in figuring this out.
Said by
David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

David Gergen discusses the Republican Party's image and the need to moderate its stance to better address national issues.

Share

More from David Gergen

Jan 12, 2023

It's very, very big. Not legally, but politically, it's a very, very big deal.

transcripts.cnn.com
Dec 6, 2022

The midterms really helped him. They transformed the race, best midterm elections for any president in 20 years.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jul 2, 2023

If he comes out and throws cold water on this, then I don't think it goes anywhere.

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation