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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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Feb 17, 2008

I think he made a mistake. One of the few in his campaign, but it was a dumb mistake it is not plagiarism.

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Feb 17, 2008

It helps him going into Texas, and he wanted to do that. He needs to put away Huckabee now with some very, very big victories.

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Feb 17, 2008

I think this will become a trap for John McCain, should he become president.

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Feb 17, 2008

George H.W. Bush does not really speak for the conservative base.

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Feb 17, 2008

I think he's going to have a hard time with that, because he's admitted a couple of times in the past he doesn't know much about it.

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Feb 17, 2008

I think it was symbolically important for America and for rallying some Republicans.

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Feb 17, 2008

This has gotten to be hugely important for her, because of the kind of momentum.

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Feb 10, 2008

You've promised that you're going to get out. Iraq has been on simmer.

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Feb 10, 2008

If Democrats are elected they're going to face a serious dilemma in Iraq.

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Feb 10, 2008

What the new president wants to do is see if you can stabilize the place and make sure it's not a center of terrorism to threaten us.

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Feb 10, 2008

The new president may well be put in the position of having to come up with a short-term economic plan for the next year or two.

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Feb 10, 2008

We're going to need an extraordinary leadership over the next four years. The problems facing the next president, in my judgment, are the toughest that have faced any president since Franklin Roosevelt was inaugurated in March of 1933.

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