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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.

Aug 15, 2012

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.

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Aug 15, 2012

Clearly Paul Ryan on the ticket has made a difference, Soledad.

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Aug 15, 2012

There are some polls coming out of Florida now suggesting Obama has been helped by the Ryan selection.

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Aug 15, 2012

Well, CNN moved Wisconsin into the toss-up category from lean to Obama after Ryan was picked. So clearly Paul Ryan on the ticket has made a difference.

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Aug 7, 2012

I think it ultimately is going to make it much more difficult for the winner to govern. They're not going to have the kind of public support you really need to govern well.

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Aug 7, 2012

Of course the point of the ad is to make the point that Mitt Romney was responsible for this woman's death because she did not have health insurance.

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Aug 7, 2012

President Obama has opened up a lead, especially in some of the battleground states.

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Jul 23, 2012

President Obama campaigned in 2008 and said he would get a new assault weapons ban, the one that Gloria that just said expired. He would renew it. And here, today, his press secretary is now telling us the gun laws on the books today are…

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Jul 23, 2012

It's terrible. Listen, there was a president named Bill Clinton who had the guts to stand up on these issues. He did it in 1993, signing the Brady law. 1994, he had another law, as assault weapons ban. Then he came up on a smart -- on a…

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Jul 23, 2012

Well, he's got his base to worry about. He wants to get a high turnout from his base.

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