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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.

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Aug 16, 2010

Stay strong. Say it's about the Constitution. Because every member of Congress, they are supposed to stand up and protect the Constitution.

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Aug 16, 2010

It is not only a constitutional -- it's not simply a constitutional issue. It has to do with the sensitivities and sensibilities of a lot of families who lost loved ones there for whom this is hallowed ground.

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Aug 16, 2010

I increasingly believe it may come back to haunt him over time.

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Aug 16, 2010

There are a lot of Democrats that, of course, would like not to talk about this.

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Aug 9, 2010

I think her role as an endorser has been important. Alex is right about that. She's, I think, endorsed some six candidates in the primaries for governor. Four of them have won. She's had a pretty good track record.

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Aug 9, 2010

I don't she's running for president. But I do think her voice and her endorsements are going to be important whoever does run the Republican nomination.

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Aug 9, 2010

Tonight looks like to me, contrary to a lot of what we have seen, the insiders are doing pretty well.

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Aug 9, 2010

I do think her voices, her endorsement is going to be very important for whoever does run the Republican nomination.

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Jul 20, 2010

I think we ought to be very cautious in coming to a conclusion one way or the other. Facts are still scanty.

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Jul 20, 2010

This is one of the kinds of things that Republicans are going to use in the political campaign of 2010 to say, 'That's why we need the House of Representatives back, so we'll have subpoena power and we can actually investigate these things…

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Jul 19, 2010

The important thing is, when you make a mistake, correct for it very quickly. And that's what the White House needs to do now.

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Jul 19, 2010

Absolutely not. Absolutely not. Anderson, this has ripped away the veil and shown us all that is wrong with politics today. An ideologue injects poison into the Internet. Other people rush to judgment on camera. And then an administration…

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