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.
I do think that the race, win or lose by Joe Lieberman, has already sent shock waves through the Democratic Party.
What it could really say is two things. One, this war has become, as serious as Vietnam, and a tidal wave through politics.
this same antiwar sentiment that conceivably could knock off and may well knock off Joe Lieberman in a primary could come back to sweep out some Republican moderates.
What we've emerged with at a moment of, you know, when we really had people to take sides, are you for the terrorists or not.
I think from his point of view the most important thing is his numbers are holding. He's not descending, even though there's a sense of chaos in the Middle East, he's not sliding badly.
This is potentially going to be a major setback for the United States.
How is it we have created a democratic government in Iraq, and a moment of truth seems to be on the side of Iran, not the side of the United States and its friend Israel in this conflict?
Let's stand back a little bit. Let them settle it themselves. And maybe we ought to be thinking more seriously about pulling back from Iraq sooner, rather than later.
But very importantly, Anderson, there's no significant overall improvement in the president's numbers.
But when he's talked about it, he's said it's defined by actions, not by words, and so that he's not following his own doctrine right now.





