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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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Jun 1, 2016

You can't have an argument about disqualifying somebody because of his race or ethnicity as a judge. That is not American. It is not what we stand for.

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Jun 1, 2016

That's the heart of the problem as becoming increasingly clear that Donald Trump's problem is not what he says but what he thinks.

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Jun 1, 2016

If being a member of NAACP was a disqualification, Thurgood Marshall could not serve on Brown versus Board of Education.

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Jun 1, 2016

We know right now that 80 percent of the Hispanic community disapproves of him.

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May 22, 2016

This looks like it could be a very close race. Let's see how it goes.

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May 22, 2016

They should be. I think she's still a favorite to win the presidency, but she should be running scared. Very scared.

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May 22, 2016

I think this guy has capacity to do something she can't do very well. I think that she can't change who she is very easily because everybody will say it is not authentic. He can change over time.

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May 22, 2016

I think their best issue she has going right now against him is his taxes.

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May 18, 2016

I think we're going to see something like this with the Trump campaign over time, 'Vote for me because I'm not Hillary.'

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May 18, 2016

Millions of Americans have growing doubts about the Clinton campaign.

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Mar 27, 2016

It's the reason why the economist when it was usually came out with a list of the top 10 threats to the world's security and stability, said that Donald Trump is a nominee, he would be on the list.

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