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.
Sep 8, 2015
The rise of Donald Trump to me is basically an indictment of the political class, not only people in politics and frankly some of us in the media that people are so fed up.
Sep 8, 2015
I think this is the first step. I think and I, you know, do think she deserves credit for doing it, but she's got a long way to go to win back the trust.
Sep 8, 2015
I think she deserves credit for taking responsibility -- personal responsibility for the e-mails and stepping up to it finally.
Sep 2, 2015
I think you should know basically a lot about the Middle East and the dynamics of the Middle East.
Sep 2, 2015
It's absolutely true that it's a roll of the dice for the country to elect somebody to the presidency who has never held public office a day in his or her life.
Sep 2, 2015
I do think that's a gotcha. It's trying to reveal gaps in his knowledge, but what we want to know is are you going to be surrounded by people who don't have these off-the-wall ideas who can bring you in and help you sort of see what…
Aug 23, 2015
This is going to be a testing time for presidents -- for the candidate that goes far beyond the summer.
Aug 23, 2015
What Americans want now is leadership that is strong as well as steady and it is steadying force.
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