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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.

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Nov 5, 2006

They may stay home. They may go fishing, as a matter of fact, and send a message to the party, look, just don't take us for granted. You haven't done enough.

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Nov 5, 2006

I think it's been one more disappointment for evangelicals, another person in power.

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Nov 5, 2006

I think Santorum has gotten caught in those cross winds. He's just not -- he -- he's out of step with the mood of Pennsylvania right now.

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Nov 5, 2006

Bob Casey surprisingly, as a pro life candidate, has actually captured -- I think it's more a race that Santorum has lost than that Casey has won.

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Nov 5, 2006

They've gone to Washington to replace what they saw as a corrupt Democratic rule of the House of Representatives in the Senate. And they always thought that these folks would live by a higher standard.

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Oct 30, 2006

If the Democrats win the House, then I think it's much more likely we're going to be looking at disengagement and a Rumsfeld resignation.

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Oct 30, 2006

I think where we are now is if the Republicans surprise everybody and do retain the House and also keep the Senate as expected, then I think the Bush White House will read that as vindication.

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Oct 30, 2006

It was a bizarre blunder. It was a gift to -- to the Republicans.

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Oct 30, 2006

These disputes over the last couple of weeks with Mr. Maliki, the prime minister, between al-Maliki and the Americans, are very troubling.

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Oct 30, 2006

He does need to get off his -- you know, get down and say: 'Look, what I said was not what I meant.'

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Oct 24, 2006

It really raises the question, can we get this done? Is there even a possibility, if we push too hard, the Shiites are going to ask us to get out of there, and to get out of there fast.

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