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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.

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 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 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 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 4, 2008

I would imagine, Anderson, some of the big questions will be kicked down the road. Just as the big -- the big bailout is going to come now and during the Obama presidency.

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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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Dec 4, 2008

Barack Obama seized this moment today to push for more support for his own stimulus package. And he has a Gallup Poll now that says 58 percent of Americans support him in seeking some $500 to $700 billion in general for stimulus.

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Dec 4, 2008

Yes, it's inevitable with this job report, this terrible job report today, along with the fact that Barack Obama has indicated that he does not want these companies to fail. They're going to hammer on a compromise.

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