David Gergen actually said...

"It seems to me that what John McCain could best do is come up with a plan to deal with the onset of a potential recession."

"But that's why he needs to go beyond the question of the rescue package. This whole economic issue is starting to move beyond the rescue package."

"If the election had been held two weeks ago, John McCain would have won. If the election were held today, Barack Obama would win, and win handily."

"If the Republicans are responsible for yet defeating it once again, John McCain will pay a huge price. If the Democrats now peel away and defeat it, then Barack Obama's going to pay a big price."