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.
Mar 30, 2010
That's what Ed Markey -- Congressman Ed Markey thinks it may be more doable in this environment.
Mar 30, 2010
I think the surprise to me, Anderson, is that he didn't, as he promised, use offshore drilling and nuclear power as bargaining chips with Republicans to get them to come on board.
Mar 24, 2010
I think there's a growing risk that somebody is going to get shot before this is over.
Mar 24, 2010
People are trying to score political points. And this fundraising based on this I think is out of bounds but the threats are obviously more out of bounds.
Mar 24, 2010
I do think that this has reached a new level of intensity beyond what we've normally seen. It is more threatening.
Mar 15, 2010
When the president called for courage, what he meant was -- at least what I thought we all thought he meant yesterday was the courage to stand up for what you think is right.
Mar 15, 2010
What is not being voted on is the fundamental, basic, underlying legislation.
Mar 15, 2010
Process does matter. The deals that were cut in the backroom during -- with the Senate -- on the Senate mattered a lot in the election of Scott Brown.
Mar 15, 2010
What he meant was, at least what I thought, we all thought he meant yesterday was the courage to stand up for what you think is right.
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