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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 9, 2008

If Hillary Clinton were to come in within less than 10 points, that would be seen as a moral victory for her.

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Mar 5, 2008

He's going to have to get up off the mat and show the same kind of fight that she did when she went down.

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Mar 5, 2008

I think there's a very good chance it is, Anderson. Even if Florida and Michigan do redo, as we talked about earlier, and I think we'll have that. There's still a possibility that neither candidate will be close enough with pledged…

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Mar 5, 2008

But Barack Obama is favored to win a number of the other remaining primaries.

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Mar 5, 2008

I think it's a very good chance it is, Anderson. Even if Florida and Michigan do redo, as we talked about earlier, and I think we'll have that. There's still a possibility that neither candidate will be close enough with pledged delegates…

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Mar 5, 2008

I don't think he's been particularly strong in the two days since Tuesday night.

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Mar 5, 2008

On the other hand, if you do it -- the redos, you have got all these financial questions.

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Mar 5, 2008

It matters because Hillary Clinton did so well on Tuesday night, winning three out of four, and it now becomes apparent that she's a strong favorite.

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Mar 5, 2008

He's got to come back. Can he do that? Yes. I think he's got it in him, but he's got to be a lot tougher and more aggressive than he was today.

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