David Gergen actually said...
George Bush is going to give you something that looks like it's doing better. You know, Colin Powell has long argued this is like putting a lid on a pot. The American presidency is like putting a lid on a pot, and you can keep it on simmer for a long time. Once you start taking the lid off, the pot can boil over.
Context
David Gergen discusses the challenges facing the next president regarding the Iraq war and its impact on their presidency.
07/30/2008