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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.
I think a lot of us have appreciated how bold he is. And certainly the country is behind him for health care reform and energy reform. But I think the question is arising, given the global nature of this and how complex it is, whether he…
He does give voice to a lot of discontented, often populist kind of conservatives.
President Obama threw down the gauntlet and he rally said we're no longer going down the conservative path, we're going to go down a much more progressive or liberal path.
This is a major change of direction for the country, in the sense that, under Republican administrations... we moved to a much more of an emphasis on the private sector.
We need to focus on the recession first. We need to stabilize the economy.
I just think 8,500 earmarks in this bill that the Congress just passed? You know, that just leaves him wide open if the president signs on to that to hypocrisy. I don't believe Barack Obama believes in those 8,500 earmarks. The question is…
We're going to do education. Thankfully, he's going to do national service. And we're going to cut the deficit.
This bill will help relieve some of the suffering. For example, if you're unemployed and you've got to go pay for health insurance under your COBRA plan, that can cost you over $1,000 a month.
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