David Gergen actually said...

"He ran as the deal maker, you know, the great deal maker, the closer what you, and he failed miserably for that."

"He's wounded. I think it's worth pointing out that other presidents have had a hard time with health care reform."

"Yes, he is, and good for him. I'm glad he's going down there in the arena and wrestling with this and trying to bring voters over."

"I think they made a mistake going first with this. They have gone with their tax cuts and their infrastructure, because the most important thing to do is lift the economy."