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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.

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Oct 16, 2016

I give credit to Mike Pence for also saying we're going to accept the results of this election, in contradiction to Trump's suggestions here.

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Oct 16, 2016

We've never had anyone calling into question to this degree. ... Donald Trump, once again, without evidence, is questioning the very fundamentals of how we elect people.

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Oct 16, 2016

They're trying to do to Hillary Clinton now is to make her illegitimate and frankly, it is encouraging people, I think -- I don't want to say encourage -- there are people who are following Trump who now believe that she belongs in jail…

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Oct 2, 2016

It's not only the fact that we have two candidates at the top of the ticket who are going into their 70s, among the oldest, ever to be in the presidency, and therefore, you know, the vice presidents have to be ready to go.

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Oct 2, 2016

Mike Pence's role is to try to reverse the momentum of the campaign that was talking about something two or three days from now there is not the Donald Trump's taxes or is not as a foundation, but is about some of the issues that the Trump…

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Sep 29, 2016

It is. And the bait is so small, it's so tiny, so infinitesimally important in his life, and when he's running for president of the United States.

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Sep 29, 2016

I think it's just irresponsible to walk away from your party and from responsibilities as the nominee to not sort of give the country serious conversation and stop this nonsense at 3:00 in the morning.

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Sep 29, 2016

No. No. I'm not a psychiatrist. I don't know what to -- how to describe him. But I can tell you the behavior is nuts.

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