David Gergen actually said...

"He ought to recognize, as so many people tried to tell him, that this is really hurting his party."

"He may catch some flak for it, but that's what being a leader is. I mean, he's got to step up and do a tough thing and he's got to get this guy out of the race for the sake of his own party and his ow..."

"If Moore stays in there, it's going to really hurt the Republican brand across the country, maybe not in Alabama but across the country."

"I think couple of things influenced the rapidity once wish they responded. One was Tuesday night and the election results, and them recognizing they've got to appeal more to the middle."