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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.
Well, Anderson, coming to Washington today, I found that Democratic and Republican insiders universally believe that this campaign is slipping away from John McCain, that he only has three or four days to turn the momentum around in his…
Well, Anderson, coming to Washington today I found the Democratic and Republican insiders universally believe that this campaign is slipping away from John McCain, that he only has three or four days to turn the momentum around in his…
The interesting comparison, and I know people don't like to hear about foreign countries very much but there was in France, Sarkozy was running as the nominee of a very, very unpopular incumbent party and instead of attacking the incumbent…
First of all, amen to what Paul Begala just said. And yes, Anderson, I think the racial issue still lurks here, and we don't know how it's going to play out.
He's going to be a much -- the government is going to be in good hands.
I do not think it's helpful, at all, for the Republicans to have these continuing stories about Sarah Palin.
I think the debates have -- he helped himself a great deal with that and with the Colin Powell endorsement.
Palin appears to be a continuing, if not an increasing drag on the GOP ticket.
On Friday when she takes the deposition or releases her records, get all this out of the way and get the campaign back to the economy and the focus back on John McCain.
This is not over. I'm here in Pennsylvania, and I can tell you that folks here have been telling me here in Philadelphia, the Democrats, that while Barack Obama has a ten- or 11-point lead in the polls, there is a widespread feeling that…
If you look at the undecideds now in the race, they tend to look a little bit more like Obama voters than McCain voters.
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