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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 2, 2008

I think it's possible Anderson. It's clear he will not be called upon for a full-time job.

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Dec 2, 2008

I think there'll be some sort of way to -- they may structure bankruptcy in a way to protect jobs and protect sales.

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Dec 2, 2008

I think Obama signaled today that he wants to make some changes if we go to the second half of this.

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Dec 2, 2008

I think Obama's signal today that he wants to make some changes if we go to the second half of this.

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Dec 2, 2008

I think on the automobile industry, Anderson, he has no choice but to want to see some sort of resolution because if Congress does not act before January 20th, General Motors is saying essentially there's a good chance it will run out of…

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Dec 2, 2008

It is unimaginable to me that the Democratic Congress and the incoming Democratic President will let the automobile companies go down.

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Dec 1, 2008

I think this actually puts a lot more pressure on Barack Obama to govern much more from the center and not from the left.

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Dec 1, 2008

He's going to need a bipartisan approach on his economic stimulus package and on other things, even though as all this claims has lined up to get money.

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Dec 1, 2008

This is going to make her a hot property in the 2010 off-year elections.

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Nov 30, 2008

Well, on the face of it, it would appear Joe Biden, you know, didn't -- is not inheriting the Earth here and is -- but my bet is, Anderson, there are so many problems in the world, it's just inevitable that he's going to take on…

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