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“Politics is like watching football. Yes, you can see it directly on your screen, but I think a lot of people want to have some understanding of what's happening, why the play is unfolding the way it is, and I think that's where it can help them, not to render judgments but to help people make their own judgments in a more informed way.”

Quote by David Gergen

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David Gergen is an accomplished American political scientist, author, and television commentator, born on May 9, 1942. He served as a staff assistant in the White House, handling domestic and foreign policy matters. Gergen has extensive experience in politics, working for several U.S. presidents and holding key positions in various government agencies. more

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