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.
David Gergen
The Public Record
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.
transcripts.cnn.com
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 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
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
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 are going to go over the cliff. They are high because the differences are so big.
Dec 12, 2012
I don't think this is just about partisanship. And I don't -- also, Anderson, I don't think it's just about Benghazi. That was an issue, of course. But in this case there are a number of senators on both sides of the aisle who believe that…
Dec 12, 2012
I think one can read into this that he doesn't want a series of fights with Republicans across the board. He's got a big fight on his hands on the fiscal cliff.
Dec 4, 2012
Yesterday, President Obama said something that was very, very important. He offered the outlines of a deal that might work with Republicans.
Dec 4, 2012
When Erskine Bowles says there's only one in three chance we're going to be successful in avoiding the fiscal cliff, you have to pay attention.
Dec 4, 2012
I think the country is getting tired of watching two sides say, you go first, no, no, you go first.
Politicians like David Gergen
