David Gergen actually said...

"I think the president is on firm ground there."

"I think it's very obvious that they're still somewhat vulnerable, but no where near as vulnerable as they were back in the last two elections."

"Well, of course it's got a political overtone."

"Most Americans now, or a lot of Americans separate out Iraq from the greater war on terrorism. Iraq is increasingly seen as a diversion that has not gone well."