It sounded like, on Thursday night, John McCain was ready to reach across the aisle.
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.
The person, the candidate who can convince the American people that he's got a plan for the economy that's compelling, and that he will have a team that's new, that's fresh, that will change things, not just to talk change but show people…
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I think when people get ready, they'll go and beat up on Barack Obama next week at the Republican convention and we know they will. It's going to sound rather hollow when they say we can't turn national security over to someone who has…
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The biggest single gamble in modern political history, Anderson. On one hand, she's firing up the evangelicals and many of the social conservatives because of her pro-life, pro-gun sort of view, lifetime NRA. She's also very popular in…
It is working for McCain. And the McCain team has been very open that they went to school on the Hillary Clinton campaign; that they learned from that.