David Gergen actually said...

"It's an independent body or person within the government agency to be there as a watchdog and keep Congress informed if there are misbehaviors under way there."

"It makes a big difference who blinks on this one."

"If he's going to probably avoid a recession... he would be warned that unless he changed course here, he could have a very bad Christmas season."

"I think it's a mistake. I think it's a serious mistake."