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.
May 3, 2012
It would be a mistake to have those big serious cuts, go into effect in this economy.
May 2, 2012
If he stays in China under the custody of the Chinese and his future is in very much in doubt, I think it's going to be -- it will be a political blow for the Obama administration.
May 2, 2012
It is about the life of a hero who is blind, who escaped from Chinese authorities. And I think most Americans would say when he comes into the U.S. embassy, his protection is a matter of national honor for us.
May 2, 2012
The honor of the United States is at stake with its handling of Mr. Chen.
May 2, 2012
I think it's very important for the president to find a way to have Mr. Chen and his family come out safely.
Apr 30, 2012
What are we going to do about this new world into which we're emerging?
Apr 30, 2012
Here's a man who had a plan going all the way back to the campaign. He said he was going to try to crush al Qaeda and take out bin Laden. He's done both.
Apr 30, 2012
I think the United States is -- even though there's going to be quibbling on the sides, I think the United States is very, very likely now to have a presence there for the foreseeable future.
Apr 30, 2012
It's really important that a Democratic president has made a commitment to Afghanistan for another 12 years.
Apr 30, 2012
I have felt as Ari felt that they went overboard in their ad on going after Romney. I thought they were excessive on a lot of this.
Apr 30, 2012
I think the United States is very, very likely now to have a presence there for the foreseeable future.
Apr 26, 2012
This argument won't fly, Anderson. In the past, the Democrats have been right to go to the barricades to protect women's health, contraception and the like and they have had a majority of voters behind them.
Apr 26, 2012
This argument won't fly, Anderson. In the past, democrat have I think they can then right to go to the barricades, to protect women's health, contraception and the like, and they've had a majority of voters behind them.
Apr 26, 2012
I think the president scored points on the student loan issue. And that's why John Boehner rushed this bill to the floor and protected Republicans.
Apr 26, 2012
President Obama will win the women's vote. Democrats have won the last five elections winning the women votes. But as Candy says, the issue is how big is the margin?
Apr 26, 2012
President Obama will win the women's vote or Democrats have won the last five elections winning the women's vote. But as Candy says, the issue is, how big is the margin?
Mar 19, 2012
If he were to lose Pennsylvania, that's curtains. I think he would withdraw at that point.
Mar 19, 2012
I still think Barack Obama is favored in the fall. I think he's moved from underdog to favorite over the course of these primaries and with a better economy.
Mar 19, 2012
Exactly. I think the momentum argument really does make a difference at this point.
Mar 12, 2012
If Rick Santorum wins, he has a very strong argument that this ought to be a one-on-one with Romney.
Mar 5, 2012
I think Romney will probably lose the states. Mitt Romney faces the prospect he's going to lose a few states here in the next few weeks.
Mar 5, 2012
Count the ways. First of all, he's Mormon and I think the religion -- Gloria and I have been talking about this earlier tonight. Do you think that there's more resistance to a Mormon in places like that. There is a lot of resistance to…
Feb 21, 2012
I thought when this argument first started about the church, that the Republicans were in a very strong position.
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