Aug 8, 2008
This is one of the threshold questions that when you run for high public office, you have to face.
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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Aug 8, 2008
This story is going to have lots of legs and keep marching along and chase him along.
Aug 8, 2008
I think that John Edwards, having opened this Pandora's box, needs to get everything out of it as quickly as possible.
Aug 8, 2008
He owes it to the party to move swiftly to put out every fact that's there, to get this paternity test done, to get all of this resolved so that this doesn't linger and hang over the campaign.
Aug 7, 2008
You then have to be able to look your supporters straight in the eye and said, don't worry, I'm OK.
Aug 7, 2008
This story is going to have lots of legs and keep marching along and chase him along.
Aug 7, 2008
I have known other people who wanted to be president who decided not to run because they had an issue like this.
Aug 7, 2008
He owes it to the party to move swiftly to put out every fact that's there, to get this paternity test done, to get all of this resolved so that this doesn't linger and hang over the campaign.
Aug 7, 2008
I think we should become less judgmental about other people's marriages and their personal lives, their private lives.
Aug 7, 2008
I think -- that's what I think -- why I think that John Edwards, having opened this Pandora's box, needs to get everything out of it as quickly as possible.
Aug 7, 2008
That's absolutely right, Anderson. And, look, I think we should become less judgmental about other people's marriages and their personal lives, their private lives. I think what is -- what's at issue here is his public life, and the -- and…
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