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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.

Oct 5, 2008

It's almost as if we're living at two different universes. Most Americans are deeply, deeply concern about the economy and their pocketbooks and their savings accounts; worrying about the proverbial 401(k) turning into a 201 (k).

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Oct 5, 2008

It's almost as if we're living in two different universes. Most Americans are deeply, deeply concerned about the economy and their -- and their pocketbooks and their savings accounts, worrying about the proverbial 401(k) turning into a…

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Oct 2, 2008

I think, you know, she's got -- it's the maverick in her, Anderson.

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Oct 2, 2008

If he had opposed this Bill and persuaded Republicans to defeat the bill, he could have brought the pillars not only of Wall Street down but he could have brought the whole pillars of his campaign down around his head.

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Oct 2, 2008

She beat expectations, but let's not go too far. She was not a foreign policy expert out there. Joe Biden won the debate, you know. He really brought the sophistication to the debate that you look for, that most Americans look for.

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Oct 2, 2008

She beat expectations, let's not go too far. She was not a foreign policy expert out there. Joe Biden won the debate, you know. He really brought the sophistication to the debate that you look for, that most Americans look for.

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Oct 1, 2008

I think the problem for John McCain is it does not change the dynamics of the race which have shifted in Barack Obama's favor.

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Oct 1, 2008

It seems to me that what John McCain could best do is come up with a plan to deal with the onset of a potential recession.

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Oct 1, 2008

But that's why he needs to go beyond the question of the rescue package. This whole economic issue is starting to move beyond the rescue package.

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Oct 1, 2008

I don't think you can say enough just how good a job Joe Biden did tonight.

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