David Gergen actually said...

"I think both parties are on probation, on probation as they head into 2011."

"If they come in, and they're simply the party of no at every turn, they're recalcitrant, I think they pay a price."

"I do think it's going to -- an embarrassment. He doesn't want another one like this, because I think that really will be damaging."

"I think we're in a 'three strikes and you're out.' I think this is just the first strike."