Dec 4, 2012
I think that there are people around the president who are more interested or at least have a strong interest in using this as a way to humiliate Republicans.
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 4, 2012
Now John Boehner has said not only we're putting $800 billion on the table, but we're going to aim it at the rich. The rich are the ones that will pay.
Dec 2, 2012
I think the Democrats are the ones who are really trying to rub it in and almost humiliate the Republicans, and that's not going to get to a bargain.
Dec 2, 2012
If people truly want to find a bridge to avoid the fiscal cliff, a way to get to the big issues, as David Walker says would have to come next year, I think they're the makings of it here.
Dec 2, 2012
I do believe the president did get a partial mandate. At least the voters said the wealthy in this country ought to pay higher taxes.
Nov 13, 2012
I think right now they favor John Kerry as the next secretary of state.
Nov 7, 2012
The reason they didn't have the big -- didn't have the turnout they're looking for because they didn't have enough people out there who wanted to vote for them.
Nov 7, 2012
Some Republicans have been living in denial before the election and they're still there. They do have a serious demographic problem.
Nov 7, 2012
The president has got to unlock that now. That's what being elected to the second term.
Nov 7, 2012
I think Gloria is right. The president ought to set the tone. But I also think Speaker Boehner, speaker of the House, he's got to come forward.
Nov 7, 2012
And I think when you're president, it's incumbent upon you... to set the tone for negotiations.
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