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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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Oct 24, 2006

He said, we're clearly winning in Iraq. Only 19 percent of the people in the country believe this, according to a recent poll.

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Oct 24, 2006

I would argue not. I think there are some areas of the country where the president can do extraordinarily well.

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Oct 23, 2006

The test for the Democrats is going to be: Are you going to be a constructive party, that looks like it could govern the country if you get the White House back?

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Oct 23, 2006

He could get his own immigration bill through a Democratic House.

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Oct 23, 2006

I think the Democrats would have to sit down at the table. They can't afford to leave our troops exposed and naked in Iraq, in the way they are now.

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Oct 23, 2006

If Democrats go nutty on this investigation stuff, the American people will be very unforgiving.

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Oct 22, 2006

The great thing about the Republican conservative coalition is that it's one of the most powerful movements we've seen in American politics in the last 200 years.

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Oct 22, 2006

Conservatives have been in the wilderness long enough. They can understand what it's like.

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Oct 16, 2006

If the election were held today, I think it's pretty certain the Democrats would win the House.

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Oct 16, 2006

This looks like it might be a wave. We won't know for sure. There's still three weeks left to go. But there are an awful lot of Republicans out there worrying that it is a wave.

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Oct 16, 2006

Well, it's encouraging news for the Republicans. At least it's not number one.

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