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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 10, 2019

Mr. President, his next move is up to you. You will be helpful tonight in El Paso if he did not go after the Democrats hammer in tongue and take the low road.

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Feb 10, 2019

Does he intend to use his emergency powers to get the difference? Let's say they put in $2 billion in the agreement and he's still $3.7 short of what he wanted.

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Feb 10, 2019

I think that would cause great heartburn for the Democrats and would split the Republicans.

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Feb 6, 2019

There is a deep suspicion, especially among Democrats and independents that there is something in that that he's holding back for a good reason, that it would be damaging for him.

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Feb 6, 2019

These are the fruits of the midterms. And for Trump, they're very bitter fruits.

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Jan 31, 2019

What McConnell is telling him is it's not just that you'll get a resolution out of Senate that disapproves this, but you're going to have a lot of Republican who are going to vote for that disapproval and it really split your party.

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Jan 31, 2019

Not much. And I don't think Mitch McConnell has much faith either but he's trying to do the best he can to prevent another disaster, political disaster for the President and for the Republican Party.

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Jan 22, 2019

Seventy percent believe that he's done something that is unethical.

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Jan 15, 2019

I don't want to get into a big argument but he has not been tough on Russia. He's been in alignment with Vladimir Putin.

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Jan 15, 2019

He hasn't done anything serious about Ukraine, that is just -- it hasn't changed anything.

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