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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.

Mar 18, 2008

He needs to pivot off and go on to Iraq and then talk about the economy. But he cannot pivot off completely.

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Mar 18, 2008

However wrong it may have been to get into Iraq, he's been proven prophetic and right about the need for a surge and what it might do.

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Mar 18, 2008

So it's going to be a dilemma that the Democrats will need to think through carefully and be very careful what they promise in the campaign.

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Mar 17, 2008

We have been so accustomed to our political leaders talking to us like children, that to have someone stand up and give a serious talk and face up to the issues that are on everybody's mind -- yes, he probably didn't cover everything that…

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Mar 17, 2008

It was the best speech of this campaign by anybody, eloquently and thoughtfully addressing the issue of race, and also showing us a great deal about Barack Obama as a leader.

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Mar 17, 2008

As -- again, I think white suburban voters are going to find the speech enormously appealing. And they will have a -- we have seen these fiery speeches -- fiery speeches now by the minister. But, when you look at Barack Obama speaking, you…

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Mar 13, 2008

I think that will help a lot. But I do think -- I hope, in the next segment, we can come back to understanding that there's a discourse, there's a conversation in the black community.

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Mar 13, 2008

It's going to allow his rivals to feed off a lot of perceptions about what Michelle Obama said about her lack of pride in America until this campaign and other statements.

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Mar 13, 2008

I think if he acts aggressively, as he did tonight to address it, and then moves on, Anderson, because we have spent our whole week on all these kind of issues.

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Mar 13, 2008

I think, if he acts aggressively, as he did tonight, to address it, and then moves on, Anderson, because we have spent our whole week on all these kind of issues.

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Mar 13, 2008

I think he should be given the benefit of the doubt on that, Anderson.

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