CNN Profiles - David Gergen - Senior Political Analyst

Surgeon general's win is a political miracle
David Gergen, CNN Senior Political Analyst, and Jimmy Biblarz
There can be life after death -- or at least in American politics as we have just seen with the U.S. Senate's approval of Dr. Vivek Murthy as the next U.S. surgeon general. It 's a small political miracle that promises to serve the nation well over the next two years.
CIA chief John Brennan, more credible than Senate torture report?
David Gergen, CNN Senior Political Analyst
While others will sharply disagree, I believe John Brennan deserves a national salute for his press conference yesterday about the CIA.
Obama's dangerous move on immigration
David Gergen, CNN Senior Political Analyst
There is something deeply troubling about President Obama's decision to grant legal safe haven to unauthorized immigrants by executive order.
The sobering message for Obama
David Gergen, CNN Senior Political Analyst
Almost everything that can be said about Tuesday night's elections has been said, so with some trepidation, a few afterthoughts:

This may be the worst thing to come from Trump's presidency
If Biden runs, he should commit to just one term
Panel: Is Barr 'a polished pro' or leaving open 'loopholes'?
The Lead political panel discusses.
Gergen: Trump has used Dems for stunts in 2 prior WH invitations
The Lead political panel discusses the fallout from Washington's government shutdown battle.
On Rep. Steve King, Democrats fear 'Pandora's box' of censure measures
More and more voices inside Congress are calling for Rep. Steve King to resign. Will he? Our Lead political panel weighs in.
Gergen: How Trump's speech could be better
CNN senior political analyst David Gergen says that President Donald Trump's Oval Office address didn't move the audience and suggested the White House should have prepared a fact sheet to circulate to the media and help Trump "make the sale."
Why Nancy Pelosi is good for America
Former presidential adviser praises Trump
CNN's David Gergen gives credit to President Donald Trump for his decision to visit the troops in Iraq.
The best thing that could happen in Washington
Trump drums up an immigration crisis that doesn't exist
If only Susan Collins had shown real leadership on Kavanaugh
Gergen: McConnell cares about getting it done
Senior Political Analyst David Gergen discusses Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's move to advance Brett Kavanaugh's nomination before the FBI releases findings from its investigation, noting that several witnesses - including James Roche, Kavanaugh's former roommate at Yale - have not been contacted by the bureau.
Senator: Kavanaugh made a partisan argument
Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) discuss their decision to delay a floor vote on Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination in an interview on CBS.
Gergen grades the media's Kavanaugh coverage
David Gergen says that the news media's coverage of key moments in the Kavanaugh controversy has been "remarkably responsible," overall. But he also relays his concern that the press will be seen as taking sides. "We have to be very, very careful in how we report," he says.
Gergen: This was one of Trump's best speeches
CNN Senior Political Analyst David Gergen says President Donald Trump's speech at the 9/11 memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, was one of the President's best speeches.
The secret to a healthy relationship with the press
A surge in political activism by America's veterans
Fox: Trump's mouth is the foulest shithole
Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico, tweets about President Trump's comments referring to "shithole countries." CNN's Erin Burnett reports.
Schumer, Pelosi, Trump 'agree' to fix DACA
Democratic leaders Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Nancy Pelosi released a statement following a dinner with President Trump saying that the have agreed to fix DACA and border security "excluding" the border wall.
Gergen: Among the most 'incompetent cover-ups'
CNN's David Gergen discusses the scandal of the Donald Trump Jr. meeting, calling the fallout "one of the most incompetent cover-ups we've ever had."
Gergen: Trump not seen as world leader at G20
Speaking about President Donald Trump at the G20 summit, CNN's David Gergen said despite an engaging meeting with President Putin, it was the first time he's seen a US president attend and no longer be "regarded as the world leader."
Gergen to Trump: Worry about re-election later
David Gergen tells CNN's Anderson Cooper that instead of attending a re-election fundraiser, Donald Trump should focus on the pressing issues currently on his presidential to-do list.
Gergen: Kushner should consider taking leave
CNN's David Gergen says that President Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner should consider taking a leave of absence given the controversy surrounding him.
Gergen: Trump is in impeachment territory
CNN commentator David Gergen says that President Donald Trump is in "impeachment territory" for his recent firing of James Comey and meeting with two of Russia's top foreign operatives.