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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.

Oct 3, 2006

For the Democrats, they can't overplay their hand. But, boy, the tide is really rolling for them now in these -- in these elections, both in the House and the Senate -- very importantly, the Senate.

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Oct 3, 2006

I believe that there is a way out for -- that might -- that -- that if the speaker were to consider saying, I'm resigning at the end of this year, so, there's a more Solomonic decision and said, look, I -- I understand, for the good of the…

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Oct 3, 2006

Absolutely. And they could -- they -- they don't want to go so far, but they still want to press it at the local level.

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Oct 3, 2006

This story took a very ominous turn for Republicans today. Not only is the FBI moving, but the -- the assertion by this former Foley chief of staff that he told Speaker Hastert's office some time ago, a long time ago, two to three years…

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Sep 28, 2006

The administration may not have been misleading us on going into the war intentionally, but they have intentionally been misleading us during the war.

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Sep 28, 2006

Bob Woodward's book is saying next year is going to be more violent than this year.

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Sep 24, 2006

He felt that the ABC miniseries on 'The Path of 9/11' had been terribly unfair to him and to his administration.

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Sep 24, 2006

I think that there is -- you know, Bill Clinton is very sensitive to symbolic moments.

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Sep 24, 2006

I think that he was trying to show Democrats, in effect, listen, when they start to bully you from the right, when they try to roll over you, don't just sit there and take it. Push back, fight back, counter punch hard.

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