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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.

May 1, 2008

Listen, if you -- if you or Hillary Clinton believe, as she does, in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, and getting -- and having less carbon in the air, as she does, then the last thing you want is people buying more gasoline and…

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May 1, 2008

Absolutely. Listen, if you are Hillary Clinton and believe as she does in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and having less carbon in the air as she does, then the last thing you want is people buying more gasoline and making it easier…

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May 1, 2008

I think she is right, that it could be the game changer. It has become the epicenter and I'll tell you why, Anderson.

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May 1, 2008

I think she is right that it could be the game-changer. It has become the epicenter.

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Apr 30, 2008

I think they are also very worried that, if -- if, at this late stage, the nomination now goes to her, it could really split the party badly for a long time to come.

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Apr 30, 2008

I think they are also very worried that, if at this late stage, the nomination now goes to her it could really split the party badly for a long time to come.

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Apr 30, 2008

I think whoever emerges from this will be -- such as Barack Obama, I think he will be hardened up. I think he would be more seasoned as a candidate.

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Apr 30, 2008

I think a lot of the superdelegates, Anderson, especially members of Congress, would prefer to have Barack Obama at the top of the ticket.

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Apr 30, 2008

Without Wright, I think it's clear that Barack Obama would have won a big victory in North Carolina, and he had a very fighting chance to win Indiana.

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Apr 30, 2008

I think any win right now is a win. I think if there's white flight in North Carolina that's going to send a very bad message for him.

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