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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.

Jan 31, 2008

Obama has a different strategy. And that is if he can win the interior states, places like Colorado and then put that together with a serious showing in California.

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Jan 31, 2008

He's come at -- he's very -- he's gotten to be very hard-line now on anti -- or a low-tax position.

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Jan 30, 2008

I think moat Democrat will look at that say, whatever happens here, we're going to have a good candidate.

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Jan 30, 2008

I think she pulled off a couple of good one-liners. She had a terrific one-liner on the question it took a Clinton to clean up after the first Bush, and I think it may take another Clinton to clean up after the second one.

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Jan 30, 2008

I think it's going to help unify the Democratic Party because of how civil it was.

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Jan 27, 2008

This was a man who was the frontrunner for week after week after week.

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Jan 27, 2008

I think he will be well-advised to withdraw and not lose New York. I mean, that would be a humiliation if he were to go down in New York to say John McCain if that were to happen.

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Jan 27, 2008

If John McCain were to win Florida and I do think that that would help him enormously.

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Jan 17, 2008

Well, one thing, George W. Bush is not in the race. And that helps a lot.

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Jan 17, 2008

I think there's been a wariness about him. We saw that among evangelicals out in Iowa, when Huckabee won.

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Jan 17, 2008

One thing, George W. Bush is not in the race. And that helps a lot.

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