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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.

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Dec 2, 2018

I think he'll be remembered chiefly for two things, Anderson. One is the personal side. He was a man, a president of enormous character.

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Nov 28, 2018

No. The Ukrainian sailor has already been out there for a few days when he decided he was going to go, it's clearly, you know, what happened on the plane after he heard about his lawyer, Cohen.

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Nov 28, 2018

I just think it cast a huge shadow over the kind of foreign policy. And other nations notice this and they will take advantage of us.

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Nov 25, 2018

I would argue there's perhaps a different way to look at this. And that is Paul Manafort is not stupid. He may be reckless, but he's not stupid.

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Nov 18, 2018

I think the Republicans are now starting to distance themselves and increasing -- with increasing frequency from the President.

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Nov 18, 2018

Loyalty does not run both wisely to this president, nor the rules of the game or views on decorum.

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Nov 8, 2018

When we get the President in the middle of this, the question of people having suspicions about how it's being tipped one way the other.

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Nov 8, 2018

I think it's terribly damaging. It's certainly damaged the reputation of Florida.

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Oct 29, 2018

You're absolutely right, Anderson, and also sending in 500 troops on the weekend before the elections long before the marchers and the caravan ever reached the border. They don't need to be there this weekend. That's a ploy.

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Oct 29, 2018

I think he was right to go to Pittsburgh, not today. It became an extremely awkward day for the president. He did the right thing in wanting to go and comfort families. But the awkwardness started right after the fact that he arrived…

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Oct 24, 2018

One of the first major things you do is to silence your critics, especially in the press. You try to find -- you try to delegitimize them and discredit them so that they won't be taken seriously in what they report and then you can run…

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Oct 24, 2018

I don't think he has a strategy on almost anything. I think he has reactions and he plays it by ear. And I do think he thinks its working and he would continue it.

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