David Gergen actually said...

"I think that he was trying to show Democrats, in effect, listen, when they start to bully you from the right, when they try to roll over you, don't just sit there and take it. Push back, fight back, c..."

"this is an irresponsible regime, a little wacky, and dangerous."

"there is an anti-incumbent feeling."

"the president has been following a polarizing strategy ever since he was in trouble."