David Gergen

David Gergen, a renowned political advisor, commentator, and Harvard Kennedy School professor who served under four U.S. presidents, passed away on Saturday at the age of 83. He died of Lewy body dementia at a retirement community in Lexington, Massachusetts. Gergen leaves behind a legacy defined by public service, bipartisan leadership, a deep commitment to ethical politics, and decades of mentoring the next generation of civic leaders.

I always appreciated listening to David Gergen’s analysis when he appeared as a cable news commentator. I usually tune out most of the talking heads, but Gergen always made me stop and listen. He was a refreshing contrast to the usual bluster and posturing on TV.