Apr 30, 2012
What are we going to do about this new world into which we're emerging?
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 have felt as Ari felt that they went overboard in their ad on going after Romney. I thought they were excessive on a lot of this.
Apr 30, 2012
Here's a man who had a plan going all the way back to the campaign. He said he was going to try to crush al Qaeda and take out bin Laden. He's done both.
Apr 30, 2012
It's really important that a Democratic president has made a commitment to Afghanistan for another 12 years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
Mar 19, 2012
Exactly. I think the momentum argument really does make a difference at this point.
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