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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 5, 2008

He's got to come back. Can he do that? Yes. I think he's got it in him, but he's got to be a lot tougher and more aggressive than he was today.

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Mar 5, 2008

On the other hand, if you do it -- the redos, you have got all these financial questions.

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Mar 5, 2008

But Barack Obama is favored to win a number of the other remaining primaries.

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Mar 5, 2008

I think it'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 delegates…

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Mar 4, 2008

Absolutely, he needs to go on the offensive. But going on the offensive is not just about raising questions about Hillary Clinton and inconsistencies.

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Mar 4, 2008

I think that people are underestimating what George Bush can do for John McCain.

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Mar 4, 2008

He can travel internationally and look like a future president who's talking to world leaders.

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Mar 4, 2008

They're going to make a big difference to the super delegates, the Democrats, who's ahead.

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Mar 4, 2008

No, but the sink hasn't been emptied yet. I mean, you know, he hasn't responded to a lot of the things she's put out there.

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Mar 4, 2008

I will build the first true coalition government we have had in this country for 50 years, since Franklin Roosevelt, because we're in a time of crisis.

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Mar 4, 2008

They decided, look, going negative against him works. Attack him. This is something Bill Clinton has been arguing for a long time, asking, when are we going to go negative.

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