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 9, 2008
This is phony outrage over this lipstick business. Let's get back to the issues.
Sep 9, 2008
They want Barack Obama to talk about jobs, jobs, jobs, McCain, Bush, McCain, Bush, and nothing else.
Sep 9, 2008
They've been playing a very shrewd game. You may not like it, you may think it's very cynical but it is shrewd.
Sep 9, 2008
It's unimaginable to me Anderson. It's not imaginable to you'd almost think that this was Straight Talk 1; that they ought to rename the plane, well her arriving on it, because she's sort of dominant now.
Sep 9, 2008
I think the most interesting is she got a teleprompter up there. That says to all of us that once again, she's coming in with a script.
Sep 9, 2008
It's very hard to change the dynamics of this campaign until the first debate, September 26th.
Sep 8, 2008
If she's going to be in the White House, she's got -- there's got to be a sense of readiness.
Sep 8, 2008
Every day that's about Sarah Palin is a good day for the McCain campaign.
Sep 8, 2008
I'm surprised that they're continuing on that. I'm surprised that they're not letting her speak to the public.
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