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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.

Nov 13, 2008

It's unimaginable that Barack Obama would have had her come to Chicago unless he intended to make her the first choice.

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Nov 13, 2008

I think it's far more about the symbolism, as Candy is right, than about a cabinet position.

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Nov 13, 2008

If -- Anderson, he cannot dangle this and then say no to her, and -- because after dissing her, in effect, for the vice presidency, and then this, too, that would be a huge riff, not only with her, but with large sections of the Democratic…

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Nov 11, 2008

In this power vacuum, as Nancy Pelosi and Barney Frank and Harry Reid and other Democrats in Congress speak up and take the lead, and he is sort of is standing away from it, there's going to be a sense that maybe we elected a new -- the…

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Nov 11, 2008

I think it is partly a test because people are looking to him for leadership.

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Nov 11, 2008

I think it is partly a test, because people are looking to him for leadership.

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Nov 9, 2008

Automobile sales are down to the worst level in a quarter of a century. This is very serious stuff and I think you'll see Bush and Obama working well together in the next few weeks.

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Nov 6, 2008

One clear purpose of this press conference today was to signal an urgency on moving forward with most of his plan.

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Nov 6, 2008

He signaled urgency, which was really important. He signaled change. He signaled, 'I am going to depart from the Bush plan.'

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Nov 5, 2008

Not very much. And, look, I think he's going to get a good honeymoon from Republicans, unlike the situation that faced George W. Bush and very unlike what face Bill Clinton.

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Nov 5, 2008

I think he's going to get a good honeymoon from Republicans unlike the situation that faced George W. Bush and very unlike what faced Bill Clinton.

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