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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 3, 2008

I don't think she's the front-runner. How can you say -- I don't think there is a front-runner necessarily. But he's got the momentum.

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Jan 3, 2008

She might, but I don't think she has enough time between now and Tuesday in New Hampshire. And Tuesday's critical for her. She has to win New Hampshire.

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Jan 3, 2008

I want to come back to this. I think Barack Obama benefits greatly from having been a grass-roots organizer.

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Jan 1, 2008

If Mitt Romney wins tomorrow night in Iowa, I think Rudy Giuliani's decision not to go into those early states is going to turn out to be a terrible mistake.

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Jan 1, 2008

If Huckabee comes out and beats Romney, then McCain does really well in New Hampshire, it's a wide-open ball game and Rudy's strategy may come out to work for him.

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Dec 26, 2007

There's no heir apparent. The Republicans always like the next person standing in line. That's what they rally behind.

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Dec 26, 2007

I would imagine that would be Dick Haass's view on this, that that would be exactly the wrong way to go right now, that you've got to roll the dice with Musharraf and try to push him toward democratic reforms, postpone this election and…

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Dec 25, 2007

I'm looking to see if she can pull herself together and come up with a clear, focused appeal to the voters.

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