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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.

Feb 12, 2009

The bill does require the president's economic advisers to report back, I think, every three months on progress on jobs.

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Feb 12, 2009

All of the polls suggest, Anderson, that the president's travels over the past few days have actually strengthened support for the measure.

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Feb 12, 2009

Yes. All the polls suggest, Anderson, that the president's travels over the last few days have actually strengthened support for the measure.

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Feb 11, 2009

What they need there is what the Commerce Department has traditionally had. They need a CEO in this administration.

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Feb 11, 2009

For the fact that a man like Judd Gregg could not go in, for the best interests of the country and work for in a Democratic administration and would be treated like Benedict Arnold.

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Feb 11, 2009

Surprised, disappointed, found it another embarrassment for the administration, but a bigger embarrassment for Judd Gregg.

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Feb 11, 2009

Are there some hotheads in each party who would like to destroy the other party and see it as war? Yes, there are.

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Feb 11, 2009

It underscores the political culture in Washington and the philosophical divides is a -- deep, deep divisions, which the election of Barack Obama has not yet healed.

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Feb 11, 2009

For the fact that a -- that a man like Judd Gregg could not go in, for the best interests of the country, and work for -- in a -- in a Democratic administration and would be treated like Benedict Arnold, it's not that people were trying to…

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Feb 11, 2009

There are some hotheads in each party who would like to destroy the other party and see it as war.

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Feb 10, 2009

Absolutely not. And I think that he's in danger of being over-exposed and he's certainly in danger of being the only person who seems to carry the ball publicly for them.

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