It's not the campaign staff who is responsible for the candidate. The candidate is responsible for the quality of his campaign, the message of his campaign, the money- raising, and the mobilization of voters.
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.
But, you know, he has already done that once. He fired his campaign earlier when he was in trouble. And he did rise from the ashes, and admirably so.
It is a setback for the McCain campaign. It really blunts some of their argument about Barack Obama.
Every day that goes by like today, when McCain does not break through, I think, is a bad day for McCain.
I think it's incendiary. And I don't fully agree with Ed that it's all over it now.
McCain ought to get his campaign off the road and look at the -- and get the best economic minds in the country together and come back Monday, Tuesday, with a really serious speech.
I think it's really imperative that the candidates try to calm people down.
If I were in his position right now, I would meet with a group of economists over the weekend; spend a lot of time trying to figure out how to stop this economy from cratering.
I think it's too early to declare victory Anderson, because Barack Obama is black.
I think he's in a commanding position coming out of this second debate.
I think he shoot both of this debates -- I think he's been far better in both of this debates than he was with Hillary.





