David Gergen actually said...

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

"It's totally irresponsible for the White House to continue the charade when so many federal workers are about to lose their paychecks."

"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."