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Published on 2011-11-29 11:49:00
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Gergen: Utter Failure of The Super Committee
Published on 2011-11-23 06:35:00
Key moments in the CNN debate
Published on 2011-11-23 04:32:00
From the CNN Political Unitupdated 2:13 AM EST, Wed November 23, 2011Analysts pick debate's winners, losersSTORY HIGHLIGHTSGloria Borger said "the more positive Newt Gingrich" may be more appealing to voters"Typical things that are red meat aren't working this year," said Ari FleischerDavid Gergen: Gingrich's "more humane position" on illegal immigration will help in long runRick Perry has done a poor job of conveying his ideas to people, said Dana LoeschWashington (CNN) -- The Patriot Act, immi [..] > read more
Have they gone nuts in Washington?
Published on 2011-11-21 10:18:00
By David Gergen, CNN Senior Political Analystupdated 10:49 AM EST, Mon November 21, 2011The deficit super committee was asked to find more than a trillion dollars in debt reduction.STORY HIGHLIGHTSDavid Gergen: Congress' failure to reach debt deal is recklessHe says leaders in Washington, including president, have failed the peopleAt a time of economic crisis, compromise on budget would be a prudent step, he saysGergen: Congress and White House are punting on other economic issuesEditor's note: [..] > read more
Is Big Money Corrupting Politics?
Published on 2011-11-17 09:55:00
Is money's deep role in politics the root of our woes?
Published on 2011-11-16 08:59:00
By David Gergen, CNN Senior Political Analyst, and Michael Zuckerman, Special to CNNupdated 1:05 PM EST, Tue November 15, 2011Activists carry a placard depicting Congress as a puppet of corporate lobbyists in a May, 2010 event in Washington.STORY HIGHLIGHTSBook alleges Pelosi, Boehner, other political leaders benefit from insider tradingGergen, Zuckerman: Whether allegations are true or not, money plays huge role in politicsWriters cite new book that argues lobbyists' money permeates and corrupt [..] > read more
Why 2012 election will be very close
Published on 2011-11-11 05:14:00
By David Gergen, CNN Senior Political Analystupdated 8:22 PM EST, Wed November 9, 2011Union supporters fought back against Gov. John Kasich's bill limiting rights of public employee unions in Ohio.STORY HIGHLIGHTSDavid Gergen: Two messages can be drawn from Tuesday 's votesHe says voters in some places struck back at GOP for going too farDemocrats, unions succeeded in overturning Ohio law on public employeesGergen: The votes sent signals that next year's election will be very closeEditor's note: [..] > read more
OutFront 5 Fast Questions for David Gergen
Published on 2011-11-04 18:19:00
Nov 4, 201102:25 PM ETShareComments (Add comment)PermalinkOutFront 5 Fast Questions for David GergenYou sent in your questions, and OutFront digital producer Mark Joyella got answers from CNN senior political analyst David Gergen. Gergen talks about Jon Huntsman, a Biden-for-Clinton swap, and, of course, George Clooney.To get your questions in for a future OF 5 Fast Questions, like us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter. We'll let you know who's coming on the show and give you a chance to send i [..] > read more
Cain must give straight answers, and fast
Published on 2011-11-04 11:26:00
By David Gergen, CNN Senior Political Analystupdated 5:35 AM EST, Thu November 3, 2011Herman Cain addresses an event Wednesday in Virginia. He didn't answer reporters' questions about harassment allegations.STORY HIGHLIGHTSDavid Gergen says Herman Cain has about 48 hours to get control of this controversyConservatives are dismayed at Cain's inept handling of the story, Gergen writesCain might be embarrassed, he says, but must show public he's open and fairGergen: The public is entitled to straig [..] > read more
Professors Lessig, Gergen Discuss Corruption
Published on 2011-11-02 06:53:00
By MICHAEL G. PROULX, CONTRIBUTING WRITER for The Harvard CrimsonPublished: Wednesday, November 02, 2011Harvard Law School Professor Lawrence Lessig discussed corruption in Congress on Tuesday as part of an effort to promote his new book on the issue, “Republic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress—and a Plan to Stop It.”In addition to serving as director of the Harvard’s Edmond J. Safra Foundation Center for Ethics, Lessig is a staunch critic of copyright restrictions.Discussing the book w [..] > read more
"Leadership in a Networked World" from Jonathan Zittrain
Published on 2011-07-02 11:10:00
Terrific presentation on "Leadership in a Networked World" from acclaimed Harvard professor and scholar of law and the internet Jonathan Zittrain for my course on "Becoming a Leader" at the Harvard Kennedy School this past May. > read more
Political games overshadow debt debate
Published on 2011-07-01 09:27:00
By Ed Hornick, CNNJune 30, 2011 5:35 p.m. EDTDebt talks hung upSTORY HIGHLIGHTSSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell wants Obama to meet with himDebt ceiling talks are at an impasse over taxesObama says members of Congress need to find a solutionEco > read more
Obama, GOP spar over debt ceiling
Published on 2011-06-30 10:42:00
Will Obama's barbs help or hurt debt talks?
Published on 2011-06-30 10:01:00
By David Gergen, CNN Senior Political AnalystJune 30, 2011 8:56 a.m. EDTSTORY HIGHLIGHTSDavid Gergen: At news conference today, Obama slammed GOP on debt debateHe says Obama wisely tied issue to jobs, taking debate into realm voters care aboutHe says > read more
Breaking Down the Budget Disagreement: Who Will Step Up to the Plate?
Published on 2011-06-27 10:04:00
YOUR MONEYTranscript from CNN's Your $$$$$ Aired June 26, 2011 GLORIA BORGER, GUEST HOST: The battle lines are drawn in the debt ceiling negotiations. Its taxes versus Medicare.Welcome to YOUR MONEY. I'm Gloria Borger. Ali is off this week.It's this > read more
Art and innovation uptown - By Christopher Gergen and Stephen Martin
Published on 2011-06-26 18:18:00
By Christopher Gergen and Stephen MartinSpecial to the Observer»Posted: Sunday, Jun. 26, 2011From ashes, the McColl Center for Visual Art has become a notable success. McCOLL CENTER FOR VISUAL ARTThe church was first built in 1926. A magnificent neo > read more
Analysis: Short-term debt hike more likely after talks fail
Published on 2011-06-24 16:24:00
Tim Reid of Reuters has a good piece why I and others worry pols in DC will once again kick deficit can down the road. - David GergenBy Tim ReidWASHINGTON | Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:40pm EDT(Reuters) - Nobody likes the idea, but a short-term boost to the U > read more
A Fewer Good Men - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Published on 2011-06-24 12:31:00
The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cA Fewer Good Menwww.thedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesPolitical Humor & Satire BlogThe Daily Show on Facebook > read more
Presidential Pile On
Published on 2011-06-23 21:55:00
Why didn't Obama listen to Petraeus?
Published on 2011-06-23 18:19:00
By David Gergen, CNN Senior Political AnalystJune 23, 2011 9:25 a.m. EDTSTORY HIGHLIGHTSDavid Gergen: Obama carrying through on promise by reducing troop levelsHe says president sided with Biden against advice of Petraeus, othersGergen: Petraeus want > read more
Congress to Vote on Libya Mission
Published on 2011-06-21 15:58:00
GOP Field Grows Again with Jon Huntsman
Published on 2011-06-21 09:02:00
Transcript from June 20, 2011 CNN's - The ArenaROMANS: Brace yourselves. You're about to see something rare in American politics. Former ambassador to China, Jon Huntsman, until recently a key adviser to President Obama, a powerful member of his admi > read more
AARP move on Social Security could help avoid a train wreck
Published on 2011-06-17 21:31:00
By David Gergen, CNN Senior Political AnalystJune 11, 2011 12:07 p.m. EDTCambridge, Massachusetts (CNN) -- While America retains many underlying strengths, economists increasingly worry that unless we change course, the United States could be heading > read more
TEDx TriangleNC - Christopher Gergen - Life Entrepreneurs
Published on 2011-06-16 23:45:00
It Was the Lie That Did It
Published on 2011-06-16 23:19:00
Room for Debate: A Running Commentary on the NewsOriginally published in The New York TimesWhy Not David Vitter Too?Anthony Weiner's resignation will lead to more scrutiny of the private behavior, past and future, of public figures.It Was the Lie Tha > read more
How will the Libya conflict play out?
Published on 2011-06-16 07:31:00
By Barry Neild, CNNJune 15, 2011 NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said the alliance will maintain pressure "for as long as it takes."(CNN) -- With the conflict between Libyan rebels and Moammar Gadhafi's forces dragging on with little > read more
The Day The Unions Died?
Published on 2011-06-14 21:21:00
Wisconsin's top court Tuesday reinstated a contentious law that curbs the collective bargaining rights of most state employees. Opponents of the law said the fight will now be taken to those who supported it.The state's Supreme Court, by a 4-3 vote, > read more
Winners and Losers in Monday's GOP New Hampshire Debate.
Published on 2011-06-14 09:31:00
Candidates may win GOP, but lose America
Published on 2011-06-14 02:18:00
Manchester, New Hampshire (CNN) -- The first big Republican debate ended with two clear winners in the race for the nomination: Mitt Romney and Michele Bac > read more
Passion Is What Counts
Published on 2011-06-13 11:15:00
Son Christopher and his co-author, Stephen Martin, make a key point in this piece: that teams have their greatest impact when they become agents of transformation. At a Harvard Business School conference on leadership this past week, a highly influen > read more
Whose voice matters on Anthony Weiner's fate?
Published on 2011-06-13 11:09:00
By David Gergen, CNN Senior Political AnalystJune 11, 2011 12:07 p.m. EDT STORY HIGHLIGHTSDavid Gergen: Top Democrats have urged Anthony Weiner to r > read more
Christopher Gergen: Take ownership of your life
Published on 2011-06-09 17:09:00
Successful leaders are “life entrepreneurs,” says Christopher Gergen, a founding partner of an entrepreneurial leadership development company. And life entrepreneurs? They don’t simply live a life; they lead a life.More On This TopicQ&AHenr > read more
NATO Escalates Air Strikes in Libya
Published on 2011-06-09 15:37:00
Transcript from John King USA aired June 8,2011KING: Let's discuss this with our CNN senior political analyst David Gergen. He's advised four U.S. presidents. David, I want to start with something you wrote this morning on cnn.com. You have been on t > read more
Are we seeing Gadhafi's final days?
Published on 2011-06-08 13:10:00
Libyans take journalists on a guided tour of destroyed buildings where Moammar Gadhafi had his base in TripoliCambridge, Massachusetts (CNN) -- Four months after he began ruthlessly repressing dissent in Libya, Moammar Gadhafi appears to have entered > read more
Who is Dr. Fix-It, Obama or Romney?
Published on 2011-06-04 09:37:00
Sec. Gates talks leadership with graduating Midshipmen
Published on 2011-06-03 16:14:00
31 May 2011 Written by David Gergenfont size Print E-mail Be the first to comment!When Robert Gates retires at the end of June, he will be remembered as arguably the best Secretary of Defense since George Marshall. That's partly because both men c > read more
Economy: Jobs main concern ,not deficit
Published on 2011-06-02 09:07:00
NY-26: Big impact on deficit fights
Published on 2011-05-27 09:11:00
NY-26: Big impact on deficit fightsBy David Gergen, CNN Senior Political AnalystSTORY HIGHLIGHTSGOP's Christopher Lee resigned from Congress last year after shirtless picture e-mailedThe special election to replace him is reframing deficit debate, sa > read more
David Gergen Speaks At Bentley University
Published on 2011-05-24 14:17:00
First Posted: 05/24/11 02:02 PM ET Updated: 05/24/11 02:49 PM ETReactAmazingInspiringFunnyScaryHotCrazyImportantWeirdFollow Commencement Central , David Gergen , Bentley College , David Gergen Commencement, College NewsSHARE THIS STORY3000Get Colleg > read more
A Middle East review, but not much new
Published on 2011-05-23 10:35:00
By David Gergen, CNN Senior Political AnalystMay 20, 2011 -- Updated 0019 GMT (0819 HKT)STORY HIGHLIGHTSDavid Gergen says two surprises in Obama speech could shape its impactObama outlined pivotal moment and restated U.S. principles, but issued no ca > read more
Trump Out, GOP Establishment Relieved
Published on 2011-05-17 13:08:00
Remembering 9/11 and what's truly important By David Gergen
Published on 2011-05-06 09:53:00
STORY HIGHLIGHTSDavid Gergen: Second-guessing threatens to obscure success of missionBin Laden, responsible for killing 3,000, was killed with no losses of nearby civiliansGergen says some questions are legitimate, but achievement shouldn't be downpl > read more
Ground Zero Visit By President Obama
Published on 2011-05-05 14:13:00
CNN- David, you worked for four American presidents. The tone that President Obama sets today on this, the few days after bin Laden has been killed, is very, very important, because you don't want to be overtly political on such a sensitive day. DAVI > read more
Bin Laden Kill "clearly legal"
Published on 2011-05-05 14:01:00
Obama has new stature and more time
Published on 2011-05-03 09:15:00
A victory for Obama -- and America
Published on 2011-05-02 08:41:00
By David Gergen, CNN Senior Political AnalystMay 2, 2011 9:08 a.m. EDTPresident Barack Obama announces the killing of Osama bin Laden from the White House on Sunday night.STORY HIGHLIGHTSDavid Gergen: Americans saluted the news of Osama bin Laden's d > read more
The marginalization of a president: Will it end with Obama?
Published on 2011-04-27 23:43:00
By David Gergen and Mike ZuckermanApril 27, 2011 11:42 p.m. EDTEditor's note: David Gergen is a senior political analyst for CNN and has been an adviser to four U.S. presidents. He is a professor of public service and director of the Center for Publi > read more
Obama Shakes Up Security Team
Published on 2011-04-27 23:35:00
America would like us to move on from President Obama's birth certificate
Published on 2011-04-27 23:28:00
Bull City Forward happily celebrating first anniversary
Published on 2011-04-27 09:43:00
Son Christopher and his great team at Bull City Forward happily celebrating first anniversary. Almost like a new grandchild for his old man. - David GergenFollow Bull City Forward's progress on Twitter @BullCityForward and on Facebook: Bull City Forw > read more
General McChrystal Talks Student Service
Published on 2011-04-26 07:54:00
By JUSTIN C. WORLAND , CRIMSON STAFF WRITERPublished: Tuesday, April 26, 2011TDILLON S. PLUNKETTRetired General Stanley A. McChrystal delivers the keynote speech at Honoring Those Who Have Served, an event honoring Harvard's veterans at the > read more
Presidentials Powers Debate
Published on 2011-04-25 23:09:00
Added On April 22, 2011CNN's John King talks to David Gergen and Nicholas Burns about Pres. Obama's handling of the military mission in Libya. > read more
Elon University Convocation
Published on 2011-04-25 22:38:00
I spoke about current issues the United States government is facing today. This conversation occurred during Elon University's Spring Convocation for Honors April 7, 2011. > read more
NC NOW
Published on 2011-04-25 22:29:00
Excerpt: Brian Williams/Anchor, NBC Nightly News--North Carolina NOW will present an excerpt from Elon University's annual spring Convocation for Honors that was held on April 7, 2011. NBC Nightly News Anchor Brian Williams moderated a panel discussi > read more
Many Thanks
Published on 2011-04-16 07:09:00
Many thanks to the hundreds upon hundreds of you who voted Bull City Forward . You have given Christopher's project a great worthy boost. -David > read more
2012 Campaign Going Full Bore
Published on 2011-04-16 07:04:00
Obama -- brilliant politician, timid leader
Published on 2011-04-15 05:19:00
Cambridge, Massachusetts (CNN) -- In his budget speech yesterday, President Obama showed once again that he is a more masterful politician but less courageous leader than we might have imagined. What that will mean for the country's economic future r > read more
Obama takes 'incredible gamble'
Published on 2011-04-14 06:01:00
It's a national embarrassment
Published on 2011-04-09 09:56:00
Sparring over GOP budget plan
Published on 2011-04-09 09:44:00
Elon University Convocation
Published on 2011-04-08 09:46:00
Obama's Billion Dollar Re-Election Bid
Published on 2011-04-05 07:48:00
Gadhafi son: Butcher or closet democrat?
Published on 2011-04-05 07:44:00
Did Obama persuade you on Libya?
Published on 2011-03-29 09:50:00
Cambridge, Massachusetts (CNN) -- Now that the "commentariat" has had its say about President Barack Obama's speech Monday night on Libya, chewing over every phrase, the decisive American verdict about his address rests not in television studios > read more
Libya No -Fly Zone Just The Beginning?
Published on 2011-03-23 08:10:00
Is The President Leading?
Published on 2011-03-23 08:08:00
http://onpoint.wbur.org/media-player?url=http://onpoint.wbur.org/2011/03/22/is-the-pclick link to hear the audio from the radio showWe look at President Obama’s leadership — where it’s strong and where it’s not — in a tumultuous world.Obama > read more
The "Presidential Powers" debate
Published on 2011-03-23 08:01:00
Obama's End Game In Libya
Published on 2011-03-21 11:36:00
What is Obama's endgame in Libya?
Published on 2011-03-21 08:11:00
What is Obama's endgame in Libya?By David Gergen, CNN Senior Political AnalystMarch 21, 2011 5:37 a.m. EDTSTORY HIGHLIGHTSDavid Gergen: Washington is pondering Obama's "head-snapping" shift on LibyaHe says Hillary Clinton, Susan Rice, Samantha P > read more
ROTC is back at Harvard
Published on 2011-03-07 11:03:00
By Natalie Sherman for Boston Herald.comFriday, March 4, 2011 -The ROTC is being welcomed back to Harvard University in a decision being hailed by many on the Cambridge campus who say it was time to lift the Vietnam-era ban.Harvard President Drew Gil > read more
A Brief Reflection about a Dear Friend
Published on 2011-03-01 14:26:00
The death of Reverend Peter Gomes, as a colleague told me today, is Harvard’s loss and heaven’s gain. Over three and a half decades, Peter became the embodiment of spirituali > read more
Teach for America: Letting the cream rise By George F. Will
Published on 2011-02-28 09:10:00
George F. Will has just published a must read column. He captures extremely well the excitement and promise of Teach for America. Please take time to read it. Thanks. Archive | Biography | > read more
The Budget Smokescreen
Published on 2011-02-23 07:47:00
How Can Congress Avoid a Shutdown?What do the Democrats and the Republicans stand to lose if they fail to reach a budget compromise?IntroductionJ. Scott Applewhite/Associated PressA late session for Congress on Feb. 18.The House voted on Saturday to& > read more
President Obama's Budget Disappointing
Published on 2011-02-14 19:25:00
Obama's Top Priorities: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
Published on 2011-02-14 12:50:00
YOUR MONEY aired on February 12, 2011Obama's Top Priorities: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs; Bernanke: Employers Still Reluctant to Add to Payroll; Middle Class Not Feeling the Bounce Back; New Study Shows America Never Led the World in Education; > read more
Hard Line Pressure on Iran
Published on 2011-02-14 12:18:00
BLITZER: The United States is invoking the revolution in Egypt to put new pressure on the hard-line government of Iran. Let's talk about this and more with our senior political analyst David Gergen.On Friday, Joe Biden, the vice president, Robert Gib > read more
ANDERSON COOPER AC360 : EGYPT IN CRISIS
Published on 2011-02-09 18:03:00
Double Talk and Deceit In Egypt
Published on 2011-02-07 23:50:00
Egypt: Were Obama's choices right?
Published on 2011-02-07 21:33:00
Memories of President Ronald Reagan
Published on 2011-02-06 16:48:00
"When a guy gets up and takes a bullet and walks away with a smile,people just think differently about him." Follow the link to view a special photo album. http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidgergen/sets/72157625866001251/ > read more
US getting impatient with Mubarak regime
Published on 2011-02-03 08:07:00
ABC NEWSJane Cowan reported this story on Thursday, February 3, 2011 12:53:00Listen to MP3 of this story (minutes)ALTERNATE WMA VERSION | MP3 DOWNLOADELEANOR HALL: In the United States the Obama administration is signalling g > read more
President Mubarak of Egypt Agrees to Step Down in September and President Obama's Statement about Egypt
Published on 2011-02-02 12:38:00
Transcript from The Situation Room Aired February 1, 2010 including President Obama's statementBased on your reporting, what you're hearing at the White House, what's > read more
Davos 2011- A Conversation with William J. Clinton
Published on 2011-01-28 08:05:00
worldeconomicforum on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free > read more
David Gergen and Ari Fleischer debate whether the nation can afford to cut education funding to reduce spending.
Published on 2011-01-28 02:05:00
Conversation with William J. Clinton at The World Economic Forum
Published on 2011-01-28 01:14:00
Watch live streaming video from worldeconomicforum at livestream.com > read more
Can the U.S. still compete?
Published on 2011-01-25 12:37:00
(CNN) --President Obama promises to focus his State of the Union tonight on one of the most important domestic questions we have faced in years. Whether he will succeed in moving the nation forward will depend not only on his own leadership but on th > read more
JFK50: Kennedy's Idealism and Today's Generation
Published on 2011-01-25 00:55:00
On Twitter @ Gergensvoice
Published on 2011-01-21 17:57:00
Get the Twitter Badge widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Not seeing a widget? (More info) > read more
CNN's Your Money Discussion with panel about the Tucson Shooting ,Tea Party and Civility
Published on 2011-01-15 17:02:00
Son: Reagan had Alzheimers in Office
Published on 2011-01-14 20:06:00
Did Obama rise to the moment?
Published on 2011-01-14 19:46:00
President Barack Obama greets family members of shooting victims during a memorial event in Tucson, Arizona.STORY HIGHLIGHTSDavid Gergen: The pep-rally atmosphere at Arizona memorial service was unusualGergen says President Obama's message about impr > read more
Analyzing Pres. Obamas' Speech
Published on 2011-01-13 01:09:00
What More Must We Do?
Published on 2011-01-13 00:45:00
Many of us in the TV audience tuned in to Tucson expecting a solemn service memorializing the dead and wounded. So, it was jarring at first to find an atmosphere more like a pep rally, even a campaign rally. John King, on scene for CNN, explained tha > read more
No time for finger pointing
Published on 2011-01-09 20:01:00
(CNN) -- Until we have more definitive information about the shooter, pointing fingers at who might bear responsibility for the Tucson, Arizona, massacre only contributes to what we must end in America: a toxic political environment.Soon after t > read more
Putting America First
Published on 2011-01-09 11:16:00
As we leave behind a year of extreme political turbulence, Americans are rightly wondering: What comes next? Will our politicians spend this year hooting and hollering at one another, letting us drift downhill, or will they put the country first?&nbs > read more
Horrendous Shootings
Published on 2011-01-08 22:10:00
Accusations are already flying about what sparked the gunman in the horrendous shootings in Tucson. But so far, we really don't have hard evidence. Rather than pointing fingers -- and further poisoning our politics -- this is a moment to pray for the > read more
3 cheers for wise White House counselor
Published on 2011-01-07 16:29:00
By David Gergen(CNN) -- In our national politics, where power and fame are the most powerful narcotics, it takes a rare person to walk away from it all. But Pete Rouse has just done that in the White House and he deserves a hearty salute.Most America > read more