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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.

Sep 19, 2020

I think that Trump is shoring up his base. But Anderson, I must say, I think that this is going to in the long run, going to play in more in favor of Biden and the Democrats.

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Sep 17, 2020

Mitch McConnell has just thrown down the gauntlet, Anderson. I think we're going to have a titanic fight over this.

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Sep 17, 2020

I think it makes it more likely that Joe Biden will win the election. It makes it more likely that the Democrats will take over the Senate.

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Sep 17, 2020

It will - it will change the equation in Joe Biden's favor, not the other way around.

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Sep 17, 2020

It is so hypocritical that I think you're going to see that the Republicans will pay a price at the polls this November over this issue.

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Sep 3, 2020

If it is true, it's a dishonorable act and voters have to this November decide whether they want to discharge him or not.

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Aug 13, 2020

Trust in our institutions has plunged over the last 20, 30 years. It started before Donald Trump got to office, but he has accelerated the downward spiral.

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Aug 13, 2020

Yes, absolutely, Anderson. And in fact, Democrats on the House side are starting on this and of course, Nancy Pelosi is pushing it within the confines of the badly run negotiations.

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Aug 13, 2020

He is trying to delegitimize this election in all sorts of ways, we know that.

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Jul 2, 2020

I think Joe Biden's in a much better position than Hillary Clinton was at this stage in the campaign.

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Jul 2, 2020

I think the President isn't in some degree of three fall and it is people are looking four other strategies he got out of this.

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