Jun 2, 2008
The economy and foreign policy, especially Iraq, are going to be sort of overwhelming sweeping issues in this.
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.
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Jun 2, 2008
The landscape is the most favorable to the Democrats since 1964 when Lyndon Johnson won by a huge landslide.
Jun 1, 2008
I think he now needs to engage in serious conversation within his own team and with her about whether this is a workable idea or not. I think he needs her a lot more now than he did six weeks ago.
May 28, 2008
If there is outright lying, and if the country was led into war by outright lying, then, somebody has an obligation to blow the whistle on that.
May 28, 2008
If I were sitting in the White House, worried about what Jay Rockefeller may say, I -- and Scott McClellan came out with this book on the edge of that, I might want to carpet bomb Scott McClellan to -- to drown him out and make it appear…
May 28, 2008
It's unusually intense, Anderson. And it does raise the question of why, because, you know, often, when you're in the White House in this situation, if you don't say anything at all, you just sort of hope it goes away.
May 28, 2008
If I were sitting in the White House worrying about what Jay Rockefeller may say and Scott McClellan came out with this book on the edge of that, I might want to carpet bomb Scott McClellan to drown him out.
May 28, 2008
It does seem to me that there are ethical obligations to get the truth out. And over time you do want a historical record about an administration to be right.
May 28, 2008
It's unusually intense, Anderson, and it does raise the question of why. Because you know, often when you're in the White House in this situation and what you do, if you don't say anything at all, you just sort of hope it goes away.
May 27, 2008
Unless -- unless the Democrats have a death wish, they'd better reach a compromise this weekend and they'd better do it with a minimum of rancor and a maximum of statesmanship.
May 19, 2008
I think what we're seeing is a slowly unfolding coronation. Each day, it becomes more and more clear he's going to become the candidate.
May 19, 2008
It's also partly about trying to frame the race and trying to give -- to begin to introduce what is this race all about.
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