David Gergen actually said...

"Joe Biden floated the idea of a federation separating out Iraq. That attracted some admirers and a lot of critics."

"I think it will hurt the Democrats if it is perceived that they are simply a party of retreat; they simply want to cut and run."

"I think this is going to be a milestone, a -- a turning point, away from adventurism in foreign policy."

"I think you are going to see a lot of pressure now from the Democrats. They will step up the pressure to end this war in some way."