Jun 3, 2008
I think this has been coming for a long time. She has been thinking about this for a long time.
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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Jun 3, 2008
John McCain has well -- has used his time well in the last few weeks to start laying out an agenda for what a McCain presidency would look like.
Jun 2, 2008
But it makes his campaign much harder. He's got a harder hill to climb. He needs to move on now, and get organized. John McCain can spend 100 percent of his time --
Jun 2, 2008
Yes, and I think this whole idea of having petitions and making this a big public push on him puts him in a really awkward position.
Jun 2, 2008
The landscape is the most favorable to the Democrats since 1964 when Lyndon Johnson won by a huge landslide.
Jun 2, 2008
The economy and foreign policy, especially Iraq, are going to be sort of overwhelming sweeping issues in this.
Jun 1, 2008
I think he now needs to engage in serious conversation within his own team and with her about whether this is a workable idea or not. I think he needs her a lot more now than he did six weeks ago.
May 28, 2008
If I were sitting in the White House worrying about what Jay Rockefeller may say and Scott McClellan came out with this book on the edge of that, I might want to carpet bomb Scott McClellan to drown him out.
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