Mar 27, 2009
This is not just an economic challenge. This is a major, major political challenge for this administration.
David Gergen
The Public Record
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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Mar 27, 2009
That's four more years of high unemployment. That's a really scary number.
Mar 27, 2009
The news is it's coming out from Detroit, the restructuring and shake-up that the government is doing with the Detroit automobile industry I think only emphasizes there's a lot more pain ahead for workers and the more traditional…
Mar 27, 2009
Well, it's good to see people say, 'I want to save 14 percent.' But there's an old saying. Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to do what it takes to get there. There's a truth to that here; 14 percent savings, anything close…
Mar 23, 2009
I think there's pretty widespread agreement that something has to be done with more government control.
Mar 21, 2009
It will protect us in the economy. It will also protect us if the Chinese won't buy our treasury bonds anymore. We can buy them ourselves.
Mar 21, 2009
The news is it's coming out from Detroit, the restructuring and shake-up that the government is doing with the Detroit automobile industry I think only emphasizes there's a lot more pain ahead for workers and the more traditional…
Mar 21, 2009
This is not just an economic challenge. This is a major, major political challenge for this administration.
Mar 21, 2009
That's four more years of high unemployment. That's a really scary number.
Mar 21, 2009
Well, it's good to see people say, 'I want to save 14 percent.' But there's an old saying. Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to do what it takes to get there. There's a truth to that here; 14 percent savings, anything close…
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