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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 10, 2008

He did something important... He did promise that today. Good for him. That lives up to the standard of transparency.

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Dec 10, 2008

It is a surprise, Anderson. Just like we have in the $700 billion bailout, we're seeing tonight not only a collapse of this automobile package but the final collapse of political leadership in this Congress.

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Dec 9, 2008

I think he has to bring to the public or have someone on his campaign team now make public all the contacts from within the staff with anybody around the Governor or the Governor himself.

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Dec 9, 2008

He's been a little slow off the mark, Anderson. He was tentative yesterday. He could have called for the resignation yesterday. Instead, he let others do that first.

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Dec 9, 2008

I think it removes one of the coats of armor that Barack Obama was bringing into the Presidency. He's a little more vulnerable on this now than he was before.

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Dec 9, 2008

I think this whole episode for Jesse Jackson Jr. means he probably -- he cannot be appointed by a sitting Governor in Illinois. He could win the seat in an open election.

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Dec 8, 2008

I think that it removes one layer of protection for him in the next few months and that is if something else were to happen around him he's a little more vulnerable.

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Dec 8, 2008

There was some representative who -- coming from a labor union who talked to the governor about appointing 'Candidate One.'

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Dec 8, 2008

Well, I have a hard time pronouncing his name. I just call him the idiot. Because this man has given crooks a bad name.

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Dec 4, 2008

Well, it's fascinating. The fact that she's willing to sit down and talk about it suggests that she's giving it real consideration.

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