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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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Sep 27, 2016

This is like conducting a campaign in a locker room and having all the banter of people and it is sort of totally out of step with the times.

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Sep 26, 2016

He might actually practice and I think that would make a major difference.

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Sep 26, 2016

The professionalism of the Clinton campaign is beginning to make a difference.

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Sep 12, 2016

The last nine Republican nominees for the presidency have disclosed their tax returns.

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Sep 12, 2016

It is important, if you're a president of the United States, to build up trust in the American people.

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Sep 12, 2016

I think Donald Trump is on an outrageous course and he's been much less forthcoming than Hillary Clinton has been.

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Aug 15, 2016

Why in the world would you turn to somebody who just been forced out of a job over sexual harassment?

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Aug 9, 2016

I think that they, you know, they keep pledging to do things in a very ethical way. Hillary Clinton pledged back in 2009 there would be no inter -- overlap between the Foundation, the Clinton Foundation and the State Department while she…

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Aug 8, 2016

It's wrong to raise the issue of violence. It's against the law to threaten any federal official.

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