Sep 28, 2008
Well, this is a huge failure of leadership across the board, Anderson. The House Members and House Democrats who voted against this ought to be ashamed of themselves. But it's really the House Republicans whom I think bear a special…
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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Sep 28, 2008
But I think, what's important tomorrow, Anderson, is for both the President and Treasury Secretary to try to help maintain calm so we avoid a total panic.
Sep 28, 2008
Authenticity is very important in politics and feeling comfortable in your own skin.
Sep 28, 2008
If you want to play in the big leagues, you have to hit big league pitching.
Sep 28, 2008
Joe Biden could make a big mistake. He could be overbearing. It's not -- you know, this is a delicate matter, as the male in a male-female debate. There's a lot of delicacy there.
Sep 25, 2008
Barack Obama stresses -- puts heavier stress on diplomacy, working with other nations, trying to go a different way from what George Bush has gone. And John McCain has a much tougher, more muscular view; it's much closer to the…
Sep 25, 2008
I thought that when it began, that John McCain was very subdued, seemed a little vague about the economic side, wasn't quite focused in. And then when it did turn to foreign policy, he got steadily better.
Sep 23, 2008
What these two men should do, Obama and McCain, is stay out of the negotiations.
Sep 22, 2008
They're going to pass the bill in Congress. They have no choice, they know they're on the brink.
Sep 22, 2008
This is $700 billion for rich people to bail them out for their mistakes.
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