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.
Dec 13, 2017
None of that. So in effect, the elections coming up are much more vulnerable than they would be otherwise.
Dec 12, 2017
He needs a change of strategy. He needs a strategy. And he cannot... unless he changes or adopts a strategy which goes beyond his base.
Dec 10, 2017
It's very important for women who feels Roy Moore has molested and is a pedophile, and it's a test by the voters about whether that's acceptable or not.
Dec 10, 2017
I think it was a definite lift for the Jones forces when he came out.
Dec 10, 2017
This is really a test of Donald Trump, is he as strong as many people say he is, or is he -- have his coattails gotten a lot shorter and he's in a weaker position.
Dec 7, 2017
What it underscores is the Republican Party is increasingly becoming the Trump party.
Dec 3, 2017
You want to save your family? You might want to begin by telling us the truth.
Nov 28, 2017
When a president is having some trouble, you normally have his doctor talk to him, understand him, what's going on. That happens regularly in presidency, especially as people get older.
Nov 28, 2017
I believe, Anderson, that there's sufficient questions. We don't have answers. And those of us on the outside really don't know what's going on as well as we should. But if you look at the overall pattern of behaviors and the questions…
Nov 26, 2017
It's clear that this wave of allegations against others has re-raised the question about his own behavior.
Nov 16, 2017
People carried grievingly. You know, women are coming forward courageously all across the country on these issues. And there's a real change in the culture underway and Americans are looking for leadership out of White House, especially…
Nov 14, 2017
He hasn't produced as best I can tell one single credible witness on his behalf and he has a responsibility to people to do that, he has a responsibility as a Republican to his party.
Nov 14, 2017
He may catch some flak for it, but that's what being a leader is. I mean, he's got to step up and do a tough thing and he's got to get this guy out of the race for the sake of his own party and his own agenda.
Nov 14, 2017
He ought to recognize, as so many people tried to tell him, that this is really hurting his party.
Nov 14, 2017
The Republicans who represent the bulk of this party in Washington, D.C., you may not like them, but they're trying to preserve a party and preserve an agenda. And they say get out of the race, period.
Nov 8, 2017
If Moore stays in there, it's going to really hurt the Republican brand across the country, maybe not in Alabama but across the country.
Nov 8, 2017
I think couple of things influenced the rapidity once wish they responded. One was Tuesday night and the election results, and them recognizing they've got to appeal more to the middle.
Oct 29, 2017
What we now know is that the government is charging that an unregistered foreign agent for Soviet stooge or Russian stooges was campaign chairman for President Trump.
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