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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.

Nov 14, 2017

The Republicans who represent the bulk of this party in Washington, D.C., you may not like them, but they're trying to preserve a party and preserve an agenda. And they say get out of the race, period.

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Nov 14, 2017

He hasn't produced as best I can tell one single credible witness on his behalf and he has a responsibility to people to do that, he has a responsibility as a Republican to his party.

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Nov 8, 2017

If Moore stays in there, it's going to really hurt the Republican brand across the country, maybe not in Alabama but across the country.

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Nov 8, 2017

I think couple of things influenced the rapidity once wish they responded. One was Tuesday night and the election results, and them recognizing they've got to appeal more to the middle.

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Oct 29, 2017

What we now know is that the government is charging that an unregistered foreign agent for Soviet stooge or Russian stooges was campaign chairman for President Trump.

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Oct 29, 2017

There was a clear desire on the part of people in the Trump campaign to get the dirt, whatever it was, whether it was e-mails or whatever else they might get from the Russians.

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Oct 29, 2017

I would think that the wise score would be to follow Lindsay Graham in saying the President should stay in his lane. You know, this is too serious. And be respectful of the process and let the process play out.

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Oct 26, 2017

We do know that the Mueller investigation, you know, there was some speculation, and the Trump White House was trying to make us believe that there was nothing here.

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Oct 26, 2017

I want to go back to this, what Chris has been saying because I think he's got it right. It's a question partly, as we discussed all along, about what the indictments are for. But it's very much a question, too, of who the indictments are…

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Oct 26, 2017

We know he lied to various people along the way. If he lied to a variety of people around the White House, there's a decent chance he lied to the FBI.

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