We, the public, have been misled by the -- what's going on in Washington, by the President, by his party.
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.
There are going to be a millions of people who are going to be very, very unhappy and angry.
If he testified under oath and lied to the country about it, which is basically what Mr. Roche is saying, that's relevant to whether he ought to be on the Supreme Court.
It seems to be boiling down to politics. That's exactly the way it shouldn't come down.
It should be just as transparent as possible, it should be as thorough as possible.
I think the pattern of drinking is actually very, very important for resolving this.
But I want to say Republican leaders who are unhappy tonight one day will thank Jeff Flake. He pulled them, along with Chris Coons, pulled them back from the brink of what would be -- what would have become the most divisive vote in…
What was missing throughout an hour and 15 minutes was any sign of empathy. Any sign of sympathy and understanding and compassion.
It's just hard to know how you can put two people and conclude what's the truth, if you have no real information about what other parties say.
None. Zero. I think what we do know, Anderson, is they have entered negotiations and both sides seem to want to get the yes.





