Jul 9, 2012
The early indications were that it might be working in some of the swing states.
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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Jul 1, 2012
The Tea Partiers were getting a little complacent. This will get them out there.
Jul 1, 2012
People oppose something until they're in charge and then it's great. And Dana is absolutely right. They do intend to use the reconciliation process, if Mitt Romney is elected and if they have majority in the Senate, not only to get health…
Jul 1, 2012
I do think that the Republicans are right in believing this mobilizes their base.
Jul 1, 2012
The Romney people hope over time that they can run a double barreled campaign on jobs and on health care.
Jul 1, 2012
They do intend to use the reconciliation process if Mitt Romney is elected and if they have a majority in the Senate not only to get health care repealed but they intend to use reconciliation in order to extend the Bush tax cuts and to…
Jun 27, 2012
Mitt Romney cannot win with simply the Tea Party as a -- in that part of the base. He needs to bring in some of those people from the middle.
Jun 27, 2012
This is the issue that ignited those town halls. So I think it will definitely give a lift on the Republican side.
Jun 27, 2012
This galvanizes the right. In talking to conservatives who were in state legislatures who got elected by the Tea Party folks, they say, look, this is what's going to bring the Tea Party out.
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