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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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Apr 30, 2012

I think the United States is -- even though there's going to be quibbling on the sides, I think the United States is very, very likely now to have a presence there for the foreseeable future.

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Apr 26, 2012

This argument won't fly, Anderson. In the past, the Democrats have been right to go to the barricades to protect women's health, contraception and the like and they have had a majority of voters behind them.

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Apr 26, 2012

This argument won't fly, Anderson. In the past, democrat have I think they can then right to go to the barricades, to protect women's health, contraception and the like, and they've had a majority of voters behind them.

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Apr 26, 2012

I think the president scored points on the student loan issue. And that's why John Boehner rushed this bill to the floor and protected Republicans.

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Apr 26, 2012

President Obama will win the women's vote or Democrats have won the last five elections winning the women's vote. But as Candy says, the issue is, how big is the margin?

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Apr 26, 2012

President Obama will win the women's vote. Democrats have won the last five elections winning the women votes. But as Candy says, the issue is how big is the margin?

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Mar 19, 2012

If he were to lose Pennsylvania, that's curtains. I think he would withdraw at that point.

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Mar 19, 2012

I think so, unless he unexpectedly collapses or has a heart attack.

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Mar 19, 2012

Exactly. I think the momentum argument really does make a difference at this point.

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Mar 19, 2012

I still think Barack Obama is favored in the fall. I think he's moved from underdog to favorite over the course of these primaries and with a better economy.

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Mar 12, 2012

If Rick Santorum wins, he has a very strong argument that this ought to be a one-on-one with Romney.

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Mar 5, 2012

Count the ways. First of all, he's Mormon and I think the religion -- Gloria and I have been talking about this earlier tonight. Do you think that there's more resistance to a Mormon in places like that. There is a lot of resistance to…

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