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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.

Jun 24, 2007

He's not saying, let's pull out. He's saying, let's downside. And that's moving toward, in effect, a plan B.

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Jun 20, 2007

If she were to take Iowa, Nevada where she's ahead, and New Hampshire, she's going to be fairly unbeatable.

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Jun 20, 2007

The argument that the vice president's office is not part of the executive branch, not part of the presidency is absurd on its face.

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Jun 20, 2007

It's a must win for him, Anderson. And what's really important about this poll now that's showing Hillary Clinton with a very tiny lead in Iowa is that she's been behind out there, you know, pretty steadily.

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Jun 20, 2007

I think his chances are still very, very ennoble. I think he'll have to make a decision by spring of next year, but right now, by switching parties, you know, he sent a signal of seriousness.

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Jun 20, 2007

I think, Anderson, that obviously his stand on the war as well as his stand on immigration, both of those have caused him unhappiness in different parts of the Republican Party.

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Jun 11, 2007

This could really be -- if he were to lose Iowa and New Hampshire, it's hard to see how he John McCain comes back.

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May 22, 2007

What the Democrats need to do, if they really want to be a governing party, is to hold together on this.

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May 22, 2007

The fact is, the Democrats didn't have the votes. This is what happens when you have a party that has got -- it does have a majority, but it's only got 51/49.

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May 22, 2007

I think it's a -- I think it's a very short-term, Pyrrhic victory for Mr. Bush.

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May 20, 2007

I'll bet you a peanut farm down in Georgia that what he believes in his heart is what he said the first time, that he thinks that George W. Bush is the worst president in history.

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