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 10, 2009
There are a lot of people like me who wonder, is this really going to do much good, the first one?
Mar 10, 2009
There is a lot of confusion now about what the administration strategy is.
Mar 10, 2009
This only emphasizes that -- Joe Johns is right -- there is a lot of confusion now about the administration strategy.
Mar 8, 2009
I think the Senate stimulus is on its way and it's going to be here sooner than we think.
Mar 8, 2009
I think the son of stimulus is on its way, and it's going to be here sooner than we think.
Mar 4, 2009
The public is very much with the president. But I think David Walker would agree that there is an erosion of confidence in the business community right now.
Mar 4, 2009
I admire the president for his ambitions and his desire to fix health care system and energy and climate change.
Mar 1, 2009
What we have not heard from the Republicans is a coherent policy response to the Obama agenda.
Mar 1, 2009
That was one of the dumbest things I have seen a party chairman do in a while.
Mar 1, 2009
What they must do now is go -- this often happens after a party has taken a real drubbing in the elections.
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