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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 8, 2016

This could turn the country apart. And here we just had an unprecedented election. Unprecedented upset. And now we got unprecedented protests.

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Oct 31, 2016

I think the impact of the FBI and Obamacare spike in that sure thing, is not just in the polls. It is the way the campaigns are being refashioned.

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Oct 27, 2016

I think the call for the FBI to offer more information is exactly right and I have great respect for James Comey, but you can't leave this nation dangling with a potential criminal prosecutor or probe hanging over one of the candidates…

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Oct 24, 2016

I think that he's the most narcissistic political leader that I can remember in American politics.

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Oct 19, 2016

Humor is extraordinarily important, of course, too, I think to succeeding as President Ronald Reagan used his humor.

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Oct 19, 2016

She is very polished in a political sense. And so at the end, when she's saying we can't be divisive, duh, duh duh, I mean, what's she's saying is basically Donald, I'm attacking you because your divisive.

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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

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 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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