David Gergen actually said...

"I think, first of all, we have to say, Anderson, many times in the past we've complained about a lack of leadership by President Obama. This time he has stepped up. He is taking the lead. This is what..."

"But he lost the House."

"He can get -- he can get the background checks done. I think that is very doable this year. But Anderson, he doesn't have the support in the Democratic Party much less the Republican Party that he nee..."

"The Republican Party can repair itself over time. But right now it has to act as if look, the country's needs come first."