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David Gergen, a scholar and a gentleman, passes

catch22catch22
in Off-Topic
Over many years we enjoyed his calm demeanor discussing and explaining complex subjects.

NPR article

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  • Observant1
    edited July 12
    David Gergen seemed to be a fine gentleman.
    Yesterday's PBS News Hour episode had a segment about Mr. Gergen.

    https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/remembering-presidential-advisor-and-political-analyst-david-gergen
  • Old_JoeOld_Joe
    edited July 12
    I always appreciated David Gergen's commentary, especially because it frequently was inconsistent with my own inclinations, so it gave me a perspective on the other side of issues. That's always valuable.

    David Brooks fills that role for me these days.

    Thinking about political commentators, every Friday evening watching PBS Newshour I still miss Mark Shields so very much.
  • hank
    edited July 13
    Exceptional individual. Middle of the road / moderate as I recall. Respected the other side.

    Sad news.
  • catch22catch22
    For we older folks, eh?

    These two always offered sanity.

    MacNeil/Lehrer Report

    I/we are pleased we were able to witness so many wonderful journalists in print and tv formats. And YES to Mark Shields, too.
  • CrashCrash
    Gergen was smart and reasonable. Surely a great many are saddened by his passing.
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