David Gergen actually said...

"Now, what's captured people's imagination tonight is this idea of a three-year freeze on federal spending other than defense and homeland security. And I must tell you on the surface it's a very good ..."

"I think there's been a lot of money wasted. In fact, half or more of the money on the stimulus has been wasted."

"It appears the Congress is going to reject a commission that would actually cut these entitlements."

"There are many, many Americans who believe the government is spending wildly on the stimulus, has been misspent. And now they may not be overly impressed by the spending freeze."