David Gergen actually said...

"I think the president declaring a national emergency gives him an out with his base."

"I think he's playing a losing hand, John. It all started back with that meeting with Nancy Pelosi. My interpretation... was that Nancy Pelosi outmaneuvered him."

"Leadership of the world is in the hands of an egomaniac who doesn't want wise counselors around him, just underlings. Buckle up. These two years could be more turbulent than the last two."

"Only 33 percent of the polls say it's worth shutting down the government to get the wall. I think he's ultimately going to have to surrender."