yes , i too like david gergen - even though he doesn't mention canada often .
i like his "soft" sytle , never pretentious or hurtful imo .
of course , he's been around for some time and knows what's going on in the political arena .
i found his book : "eyewitness to power" allowed a good look at how the washington system works and who's controlling the levers of the political machine !
hbg
Quote:Eyewitness to Power: The Essence of Leadership:
Nixon to Clinton
David Gergen
There are very few pressure cookers as tough as the White House. The men who sit in the Oval Office don't get there by chance. They are skilled politicians who have survived the gauntlet of intense public scrutiny and years of chicken dinners on the campaign trail. Some come with voter mandates; others do not. Regardless of how they got to the Oval Office, Presidents must lead.
David Gergen, well-known to many as a TV political commentator, has had the privilege of working in the White House for four Presidents, three Republicans and one Democrat. He lays bare the inner struggles in every White House to formulate policy, respond to crises, and rally popular support.
Gergen pulls no punches: there's lots of dirty laundry here for all to see, as well as moments of triumph. He tells his tales without rancor and with deep respect for the Presidency and for the four men he served. His emphasis is on leadership, not just the charismatic public face, but also the disciplined, analytical work behind the scenes to move the President's and nation's agenda forward. Eventually, as the stories are told, the essential characteristics of Presidents Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Clinton become clear.
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