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.
Sep 22, 2008
It seemed for -- to a lot of people at a grassroots level, this is $700 billion for rich people, to bail them out for their mistakes.
Sep 16, 2008
It's also not true, there are two things a president can and must do.
Sep 16, 2008
The president, I mean, the White House is like it is not at home on this.
Sep 16, 2008
Overall, I think you have to say that Barack Obama has gained from this more than John McCain has.
Sep 16, 2008
But overall, I think you have to say that Barack Obama has gained from this more than John McCain has.
Sep 14, 2008
Yes. And what they have been doing, Anderson -- all campaigns stretch the truth to some degree, but I think Karl Rove was right. This has gone well beyond the normal bounds.
Sep 14, 2008
I think the central story of today, politically -- let's go back to what Mark was saying -- is, we have reached a potential another major turning point in the campaign.
Sep 14, 2008
There's no question right now that this -- this really dark economic situation is now going to be -- is going to really -- is going to, I think, blot out a lot of this question about who -- the backing-and-forthing and the advertising, and…
Sep 11, 2008
I think the focus is going -- is likely to start moving back now. And when we do that we're going to start paying a lot more attention to issues.
Sep 11, 2008
No. I think we've established in previous conversations that the Republicans would much more rather make this about personalities.
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