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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.

Feb 6, 2008

I must say, this is one area where the candidates on both sides, John McCain and Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are all in favor of doing something about climate change.

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Feb 6, 2008

We're going to need an extraordinary leadership over the next four years.

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Feb 6, 2008

I don't think he closed the sale. But I think he made a lot of progress.

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Feb 6, 2008

I think he unites Republicans on national security issues, first of all, because he seems vindicated, and he was the stalwart man of principle who supported a surge, and now it's turned out well.

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Feb 5, 2008

I don't think there is an actual front-runner. And Hillary Clinton is slightly ahead. But, as we look at the next month leading up to March 4, the board tilts to Barack Obama.

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Feb 5, 2008

I think the general assumption is that -- that he benefits more from a long race. It gives people more -- what we know, obviously -- and John King just talked about it again -- is, the more people get to know him, the better they like him.

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Feb 3, 2008

John McCain is way, way ahead in the northeast. I mean, I just don't think he's -- I think the only state in question is Massachusetts.

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Feb 3, 2008

If he pulls it off in Massachusetts, he's going to have real bragging rights.

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Feb 3, 2008

If John McCain can wrap it up tomorrow night, his danger right now is that, in wrapping -- and trying to wrap it up and trying to win the conservative vote, he will be seen by -- as pandering by the independents and Democrats.

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Jan 31, 2008

Hillary Clinton wants to concentrate both on the West Coast in California, on the East Coast in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts.

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