David Gergen actually said...

"Barack Obama has not shown that in this campaign. There's getting to be an ivory tower quality about this."

"This debate has erupted again... the story all over again is about Reverend Wright and his relationship with Barack Obama."

"He just -- he has just -- this is the first time in American history that an African-American has a serious chance of ascending to the presidency, the highest office in the land."

"It is entirely understandable that Reverend Wright would want to defend himself. He does feel he's been unfairly attacked."