David Gergen actually said...

"Absolutely."

"I think he unites Republicans on national security issues, first of all, because he seems vindicated, and he was the stalwart man of principle who supported a surge, and now it's turned out well."

"If Democrats are elected, they're going to face a serious dilemma in Iraq. It's going to be one of the toughest problems they face and one of the toughest presidencies I think we've ever faced."

"A John McCain presidency would look very different in Iraq. It would look very much like George W. Bush in his policies; it will be a continuation of those policies."