David Gergen actually said...

"Now, what's captured people's imagination tonight is this idea of a three-year freeze on federal spending other than defense and homeland security. And I must tell you on the surface it's a very good ..."

"I think there's been a lot of money wasted. In fact, half or more of the money on the stimulus has been wasted."

"It appears the Congress is going to reject a commission that would actually cut these entitlements."

"I think many, many Americans, including Republicans like John McCain, would prefer to put limits on corporations so they cannot spend money without -- as much as they want, in effect."