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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 2, 2008

Whoever has the bigger delegate lead after tomorrow night... unless Hillary wins big, as Bay says.

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Mar 2, 2008

I think it's working in Ohio. And I don't think it's Rezko. I don't think it's so much this Canadian business.

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Mar 2, 2008

Do I think that some reporters have been infatuated with Barack Obama? Absolutely. Do I think some reporters have been infatuated with John McCain? Yes, for a long time.

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Mar 2, 2008

Unless Hillary wins big, as Bay says. Unless -- if Obama has a sizable lead and has -- and she doesn't have a plausible argument for how she can really win this, Bill Richardson is going to come out and endorse Obama.

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Mar 2, 2008

I don't think that there's a strong -- there was 30 years ago, there was an ideological bias in the press. It was mostly toward the left, the mainstream press. That's evened up a lot over the years.

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Mar 2, 2008

But Anderson, it was only a few weeks ago, you know, some of us on CNN, when we said Hillary Clinton was winning those early debates, you know, we were getting slammed for being in the can, being in the tank for Hillary Clinton.

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Mar 2, 2008

I think there was a slight king of the Hill bias. And that is when somebody is king of the Hill, we're tougher on them and we subject them to more scrutiny.

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Feb 27, 2008

The New York Times is reporting tonight that he raised $50 million in the month of February.

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Feb 27, 2008

I do think -- but every night when there's news, it comes out on one side.

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Feb 26, 2008

John McCain is going to go after Barack Obama as the George McGovern of 1972.

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