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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.
Mitt Romney walked in as a front runner and I think walked out as a stronger front runner. The fisticuffs is bad news for the party. Somebody should take and shake these candidates. When you have got the front runner of your party called a…
President Obama is clearly moving to the left on this. He's clearly going to make that part of his campaign strategy.
I think that timing is everything in politics, just as it is in love.
The board of trustees in this country happens to be voters. And they may well do that very same thing come 2012 election.
It is a repeat, we thought, I think most of us thought that after the awful spectacle that surrounded the debt ceiling vote that people in Washington would learn.
But the truth is they're not, they're not doing the people's work. That's the real point.
Typically it's economics that change our political scene. In this case, it's the deterioration of our politics that's dampening the economy.
I think the president's plans... were political documents, not governing documents.
I do think that the president's plans... were political documents, not governing documents.
A lot of people's 401(k)s are -- you can measure that through the S&P 500.
In this case, it is the deterioration of our politics that's dampening the economy.
There are threats coming from the Congress especially from Republicans if the Palestinians go forward with this, we'll cut off U.S. aide to the Palestinians.
If you guys say you're for statehood for the Palestinians and they come and ask for it now at the U.N., isn't it hypocritical to vote against it?
If they do this, if they get the statehood through the U.N. and not through the direct negotiations, it's actually going to make the peace talks much more difficult.
I think she just mistakenly did it. It's very dangerous because it encourages parents not to get their children vaccinated.
The CDC is one of the most important scientific institutions we have and they have recommended that girls, young girls, 11 and 12 years old, be vaccinated against this HPV because it is the most commonly -- common sexually transmitted…
The big story of the Republican nomination fight right now is the way Rick Perry has burst on to the scene like this bright star seizing the lead.
I think this is a big, big question. Will this jobs plan and will whatever they come up with as an agreement, actually create jobs or is it more about politics?
I think there is some prospect of getting a jobs bill through. I think that should be the name of the game tomorrow night with Republicans.
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