Dec 15, 2008
Do we have too much dynastic power in American politics? Yes. Bush, Clinton, all the rest of it.
David Gergen
The Public Record
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 15, 2008
When people were asked to look at all of the names who might run, she ran away with it in the public polls a couple of weeks ago.
Dec 11, 2008
I do believe it's starting to consume a lot of time, especially in the cable. It's going to move into the newspapers. And it's going to bleed into the weekend. I think every day that goes by allows more suspicion to grow that something is…
Dec 11, 2008
Not very much, Anderson, except a bridge that -- that keeps them alive. I think the White House looks like it's been backed into a corner by its own failures to get Congress to pass a compromise bill.
Dec 11, 2008
Not very much, Anderson, except a bridge that keeps them alive. I think the White House looks like it's been backed into a corner by its own failures to get Congress to pass a compromise bill.
Dec 10, 2008
If there is someone in the Obama team... who knew that there was this finagling or this request by the governor for money or something and did not report it, they may not have a legal problem... but they have a political problem.
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.
Dec 10, 2008
He did something important... He did promise that today. Good for him. That lives up to the standard of transparency.
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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