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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.
Absolutely. When we've got a half-dozen Republican senators now who have spoken out and said he ought to resign. Another half dozen, including Arlen Specter, the top Republican on the judiciary committee, have basically, implicitly, saying…
It's serious. He generally went after him about his positions on issues. But he also dragged him through the mud personally.
Yes, Mark -- and Anderson, Mark he was also underscoring something that's really important here. As Rudy Giuliani has taken -- has been more forthright about his positions on abortion and on gay rights and the like, especially abortion.
Are we making enough progress on the battlefield? And is the Maliki government in Iraq made enough progress to justify going on?
The president himself would prefer not to have that kind of September timetable.
Republicans are -- clearly do not want to go over the waterfall with this president, if, by September, things haven't cleared up.
There is a widespread fear, Anderson, among Republicans, that George W. Bush could turn out to be their Herbert Hoover.
That's a big shift in position, for the administration to accept legislative timetables.
I think that she's still a formidable candidate, the most likely to win.
He's got to find a couple of states where he can win, and he hasn't found that yet.
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