He is a leader there's no question about that. But I think he's a bad leader. I think he's leaving his people into, he's leading the country, especially into a very bad place.
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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.
Sadly, you know, I think for a variety of reasons he should not. I just, I don't think either Trump or Biden should be running.
I think we're in an unsustainable path. It's compared to being in a car on the edge of a cliff, and middle of the night with it with a rainy and no headlights.
Again, both sides are having an eye on the clock. In the Democrats' case, they really want to keep things speed up as much as they can, probably as they can because they know in November, they may lose the House of Representatives and the…
I think the signs are just as Margaret says. They are saying that he is increasingly interested. Strikingly, Anderson, his interest seems to intensify when he sees Biden in trouble.
I think it's going to take something usually unexpected or a dramatic change in his health or a prison sentence to stop him.
I think what we're seeing is the Aguero story just underscores how vital it is that we have a National Commission to investigate what happened on January 6th, and we cleared the air on it.
What we need is a commission. Kevin McCarthy ought to get on board and support it.
Maintaining the status quo with regard to the filibuster is unacceptable for him.





