David Gergen actually said...

"I think you should know basically a lot about the Middle East and the dynamics of the Middle East."

"I do think that's a gotcha. It's trying to reveal gaps in his knowledge, but what we want to know is are you going to be surrounded by people who don't have these off-the-wall ideas who can bring you ..."

"What strategy would he propose for the Middle East?"

"It's absolutely true that it's a roll of the dice for the country to elect somebody to the presidency who has never held public office a day in his or her life."