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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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Dec 25, 2008

This is -- I still continue to think this is a great ado about very little.

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Dec 25, 2008

There's zero evidence that anybody around Obama or Obama himself even knew that there was this kind of horse trading going on for the senate seat for money or favors of one sort or another.

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Dec 25, 2008

So, I think the politics are becoming much more treacherous for Barack Obama.

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Dec 25, 2008

That's a darn good question, Erica and pretty soon they're going to have to have some standards or principles by which to judge this.

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Dec 25, 2008

There's zero evidence that anybody around Obama, or Obama himself, even knew that there was this kind of horse-trading going on for a Senate seat for money or favors of one sort and another.

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Dec 22, 2008

I think that's the question raised in part by these photographs.

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Dec 22, 2008

When an outsider can so easily penetrate his privacy, how easy is it going to be an outsider to penetrate his security?

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Dec 22, 2008

That's exactly -- when he -- when he starts walking -- if he gets out of his car on Pennsylvania Avenue on inaugural day, and just starts walking along, and they haven't taken huge precautions, just think what could happen.

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Dec 22, 2008

That's what comes with being, you know, when people begin to think you're Obama, you could change everything.

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Dec 22, 2008

Charisma was a great asset for both John Kennedy and Ronald Reagan in their governing both here and abroad. But it can raise expectations.

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Dec 22, 2008

That's what comes with being -- you know, when people begin to think, you're Obama, you can change everything, that's what he's got to worry about.

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