Feb 21, 2012
If Rick Santorum had won tonight, this would be a very different race.
David Gergen
The Public Record
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.
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Feb 21, 2012
From my perspective, Barack Obama is very vulnerable on a range of domestic issues, starting with the economy, but his strength, his surprising strength has been in international affairs.
Feb 6, 2012
Look, Newt Gingrich is increasingly damaged goods. I had the chance to go one-on-one against Mitt Romney. I proved that I can beat him. Now help me do this.
Feb 6, 2012
Mitt Romney, who just a few days ago seemed invincible... now slipping behind Obama in general election measurements.
Feb 6, 2012
The negativity that Mitt Romney is likely to resort to... has been hurting him as a national candidate.
Feb 6, 2012
I do think the two speeches we're going to hear are actually more important than what we've been hearing the last couple times out.
Jan 30, 2012
I think this is the most important contest of the season so far. Coming out of South Carolina, Mitt Romney faced a mortal threat, and he turned that threat back and did so decisively.
Jan 23, 2012
The Republicans want to make this a referendum of Obama and the Democrats want to make it a choice about the future.
Jan 23, 2012
It's an opportunity for the president to issue his 2012 political manifesto. Here's what he wants to do after he's re-elected.
Jan 23, 2012
This is clearly -- he has -- it's presidential but it's mostly about politics.
Jan 19, 2012
If Newt Gingrich wins here tomorrow and Santorum doesn't do well, which it looks like we are heading toward, then it could become a two-man race, which is what Gingrich has always wanted.
Jan 19, 2012
Politics has always been a contact sport in South Carolina. And we are seeing a lot of it this year. But, Anderson, overall, I have to tell you, I think we are seeing less this year than we have in some past campaigns.
Jan 18, 2012
But it's -- something bigger is happening in the whole campaign conversation. And that is this started out to be a campaign about jobs, and gradually it's turning into the question of inequality, as opposed to jobs.
Jan 18, 2012
I think there is a reasonable chance, after talking to people here tonight, that he could win South Carolina based on that answer.
Jan 18, 2012
If he wins South Carolina, it keeps the race going. And that's why it was pivotal.
Jan 8, 2012
For them to go after it in this way, I think that does -- it certainly smells of hypocrisy.
Jan 8, 2012
They sound there's a desperation to some of these and more than that there's a hypocrisy that we've been hearing during these 15 debates.
Jan 3, 2012
Absolutely. Yes, their fear was that Mitt Romney would come storming into Iowa, win big, and then go into New Hampshire and basically shut it down.
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