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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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Mar 11, 2008

If someone had said about Hillary Clinton, you know, 'If she weren't a woman, she wouldn't be here,' people in the Clinton camp would have clearly taken offense at that.

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Mar 10, 2008

The comments from Geraldine Ferraro are highly offensive, inappropriate, and should be ruled out of bounds.

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Mar 10, 2008

I think Pennsylvania is very different from Iowa. Iowa, that was not a good state for her. ... Pennsylvania is a great state for her. She's going to win Pennsylvania.

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Mar 10, 2008

It should be a concern if this ends up being a very fractious conclusion to who gets the nomination.

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Mar 10, 2008

I think he needs to use this time to be creative and speak to the country in deeper ways about where he's going and what his vision is for the presidency.

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Mar 10, 2008

It is true of national campaigns. But we haven't had as much race and gender as we have had in this one.

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Mar 9, 2008

If Hillary Clinton were to come in within less than 10 points, that would be seen as a moral victory for her.

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Mar 5, 2008

He's going to have to get up off the mat and show the same kind of fight that she did when she went down.

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Mar 5, 2008

I think there's a very good chance it is, Anderson. Even if Florida and Michigan do redo, as we talked about earlier, and I think we'll have that. There's still a possibility that neither candidate will be close enough with pledged…

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Mar 5, 2008

I don't think he's been particularly strong in the two days since Tuesday night.

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Mar 5, 2008

It matters because Hillary Clinton did so well on Tuesday night, winning three out of four, and it now becomes apparent that she's a strong favorite.

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