David Gergen actually said...

"I do think that the conservatives are using this in a way to whip up their base and they are gaining the upper hand politically in this fight."

"What would help the Democrats -- I think the Democrats ought to be supportive of trying to see this through and to a successful conclusion."

"Vacillation is always a weakness in politics, and that's, of course, why John Kerry got so hurt."

"I just think this cut-and-run argument, they do not want that label on their party."