Jan 15, 2013
He can get -- he can get the background checks done. I think that is very doable this year. But Anderson, he doesn't have the support in the Democratic Party much less the Republican Party that he needs to get this through the Senate.
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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Jan 15, 2013
I think, first of all, we have to say, Anderson, many times in the past we've complained about a lack of leadership by President Obama. This time he has stepped up. He is taking the lead. This is what a president who really is committed to…
Dec 25, 2012
The fact is the Republicans have been losing the message war on this. They are, everybody knows that.
Dec 25, 2012
I think the prospects are strong that we are going to go over the cliff. They are high because the differences are so big.
Dec 25, 2012
The Republicans are going to clearly get most of the blame if we go over the cliff on taxes, but the Republicans have an argument.
Dec 25, 2012
The president promised us for every $1 of tax increases, he would put on the table $2.50 of spending decreases.
Dec 25, 2012
We have got to find what are ways that we can all agree on that will help us through that? I would worry a lot if we spent the next three or four days of a time of semi-crisis for the country getting back down into our foxholes and…
Dec 25, 2012
The Republican Party can repair itself over time. But right now it has to act as if look, the country's needs come first.
Dec 25, 2012
The fact is that it's being painted as a party that is too extreme, too far to the right. It's got to get back into -- I think for its own sake it needs to listen to more of the right of center and not the far right in figuring this out.
Dec 25, 2012
Maybe the politicians can find it in themselves the next few days to say, hey, we're above this, we actually stand for something bigger than all this petty bickering.
Dec 25, 2012
I think the prospects are strong that we're going to go over the cliff. They're high because of the differences are so big.
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