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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 19, 2020

Never before has the opposition undermined the legitimacy of a new President before he has even taken office to anything like this degree or in this fashion.

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Oct 29, 2020

I think it's something that's spontaneous. It's happening in the country where just tons and tons of people are coming out because they feel that democracy is at stake that we're in real trouble here.

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Oct 29, 2020

the way that Donald Trump is responding to the pandemic is, I think is, they are giving him a lot of rope on the Democratic side and he is increasingly hanging himself.

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Oct 29, 2020

You know, his comments today about doctors are, you know, are milking the system so they can get rich off the pandemic. It is just so odious, and to go after Laura Ingraham like that was just wrongheaded.

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Oct 26, 2020

I think a lot of Americans are relieved to have a politician who's not in your face and not yelling at you and not lying to you.

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Oct 15, 2020

I think he's become much more erratic. But these rallies really are obscene. We are, as I said, staggering from one obscenity to the next as a people.

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Oct 11, 2020

With these rallies, we are staggering from one obscenity to the next, and it is very clear that the rally haven't helped him very much politically. His numbers have been going down since all this nonsense started.

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Oct 8, 2020

I do think, John, increasingly, it becomes apparent that before people go to the polls on November 3rd, both Biden and Trump must come forward with their health records.

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Oct 8, 2020

It's not just reckless, John, it's morally reckless. He is asking people to make a choice. I'm going to invite you to the White House, you want to come to the White House? You can see me -- see me talking. But you may put your health at…

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Oct 8, 2020

He is obsessed with winning re-election. It's all about self-respect. It is whether he is going to be humiliated or not.

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Sep 19, 2020

I think that Trump is shoring up his base. But Anderson, I must say, I think that this is going to in the long run, going to play in more in favor of Biden and the Democrats.

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