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 21, 2008
To be fair, a lot of these bonuses were in 2007 before everything hit the fan. But even so, they have been living at the trough and -- for so heavily so long that that's what's caused this huge negative reaction and why the public is so…
Dec 21, 2008
I think for most of the country, this Rick Warren issue is fading. In the gay and lesbian community, there's no question it has left a deep wound.
Dec 21, 2008
Well, I think first of all, there's a lot of responsibility that rests with Washington and passing a plan that really did not have these accountability provisions in it.
Dec 18, 2008
If you look at the totality of what he now faces, he's got to make decisions for about -- over a trillion dollars in new government spending and commitments in the next 90 days.
Dec 18, 2008
If he's going to break through this polarization that we had now that has plagued both the Clinton administration and the Bush administration, he's got to try some things that are different.
Dec 18, 2008
It does build confidence across the board. And look, he's got these huge problems ahead, but he also has the support now of about 70 percent more of the public who really want to see him do well.
Dec 18, 2008
Not unless he wanted to go home as Herbert Hoover on Christmas Eve, he had no choice.
Dec 17, 2008
I think a public speech is a very good idea and then answer some questions after it's over.
Dec 17, 2008
I'm not sure Caroline Kennedy as well meaning, well intentioned, the good public servant that she is, I'm not sure she fits that bill.
Dec 17, 2008
I think we should give this poor man a chance to try something new, to reach out across divides, to see if he can't find common ground among people who may disagree on some issues, but agree on others, so that he's going to do, as a…
Dec 17, 2008
It's almost done, Anderson, in my view. But David Paterson the governor, now finds himself caught in the cross fire doesn't he? He's probably going to be damned if he does and damned if he doesn't.
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