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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.

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Nov 1, 2012

I think his turnout operation is better in some of these states than Mitt Romney's.

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Nov 1, 2012

The polls show or the average of polls show that the president is clinging to a small lead in eight out of the ten battleground states.

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Oct 7, 2012

I think it's moved from a race that was heavily tilted toward Obama, the president was just beating Romney as a campaigner, and the debate has now made it much more of a horse race.

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Oct 3, 2012

I think this was a new Mitt Romney we saw last night or one we haven't seen before.

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Oct 3, 2012

I think there is some damage that's come to the Obama campaign.

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Oct 3, 2012

I thought there was a very subtle shift, Anderson, because coming out of this debate, the conservatives have really been fired up.

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Oct 3, 2012

I think we saw that at the Democratic Convention. You know, the Clinton speech was the highlight of that convention, not the Obama speech.

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Oct 3, 2012

The narrative of this campaign has changed. Romney has changed it.

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Sep 26, 2012

There's a great deal of distrust on both sides of the other side and on the Israeli side, they just don't trust President Obama whether he's going to use force or not.

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