Dec 13, 2009
I got health care reform, whether or not, almost no matter what it looks like at this point.
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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Dec 13, 2009
This has become a climactic week for his presidency in this first year.
Dec 13, 2009
The liberal part of the Democratic Party is increasingly frustrated, angry -- angry at the process because they thought they were going to get a public option.
Dec 13, 2009
Barack Obama may succeed, insurance reform, some other important reforms.
Dec 9, 2009
I think he treated it with proper humility. I agree with everything Michael Gerson just said.
Dec 9, 2009
I think he now has invited us to have a conversation about what it is to have a just war.
Dec 8, 2009
There was a notable air of optimism in the White House today about this framework that's been reached. I think as Dana so correctly called it, it is not a deal. But it has moved in the right direction, that's why the president praised it…
Dec 8, 2009
Liberals are pretty pleased with this outcome, and because of the Medicare provision. It would be the biggest expansion of Medicare in 44 years.
Dec 8, 2009
Anderson, I must tell you there was a notable air of optimism in the White House today about this framework that's been reached, I think as Dana so correctly called it. It's not a deal. But it's moved in the right direction.
Dec 7, 2009
Senator Reid has had about 58 votes. He needs 60. He needs two out of three people. He needs Ben Nelson. If he lost Nelson today on this issue of abortion, then he needs Joe Lieberman and he needs Olympia Snowe.
Dec 7, 2009
What the Democrats, liberals got out of this was the deal on Medicare or general agreement to explore that. And that is the buy-in for anybody who reaches the age of 55. That's a major dramatic change in Medicare.
Dec 7, 2009
What the Democrats -- liberals got out of this was the deal on Medicare, or a general agreement to explore that. And that is the buy-in for anybody who reaches the age of 55. That's a major, dramatic change in Medicare.
Dec 6, 2009
If they do -- if we do have health insurance reform, will they be able to have abortion insurance very easily?
Dec 6, 2009
I do think it's important to understand it in context. And Senator Reid's people told me tonight you know, 'Listen, he's extremely frustrated by what he regards to the blocking actions.'
Dec 6, 2009
It goes back to what we were talking about. The danger is -- the political danger -- is that it may so alienate the Republican caucus that it makes it hard to get Senator Olympia Snowe to vote for the final bill.
Dec 6, 2009
The danger is -- the political danger is -- it may so alienate the Republican caucus that it makes it harder to get Senator Olympia Snowe to vote for the final bill.
Dec 3, 2009
This poll was taken in the two nights right after the Tuesday night speech.
Dec 3, 2009
It says that the economy has become a serious drag on the president's own approval.
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