You know, what the president laid out last night was we have two paths. One goes in the Republican direction. One goes in the Democratic direction. He laid out a strong case for why follow me. But with the jobs report today, the…
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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.
I think it can have a dampening effect in fact, Anderson. I mean, there's no question that Democrats leaving Charlotte this morning, the euphoria of just a couple nights ago after the Clinton speech when they really thought they could get…
I think they're working more for President Obama than they are for Mitt Romney.
The Obama campaign thinks they can put this Romney/Ryan ticket away on this issue.
This is good for the country to have a conversation about Medicare now, to see if we can't get to the bottom of this.
But what I also found interesting in the CNN poll in Wisconsin is that among 65 and older, Romney has a substantial lead over President Obama.





