We cannot be spun, or at least we'd like to think that we cannot be. And the presidents who are trying to… — Michael Beschloss Copy Share Image
You have had presidential candidates over the last 30 years who would have had a very hard time getting nominated under the… — Michael Beschloss Copy Share Image
Kings and queens are expected to have offspring to carry on the name. There are no such demands on American presidents, but… — Michael Beschloss Copy Share Image
The original thing that fascinated me most was why we expect leaders, and especially presidents, at times to destroy themselves - and… — Michael Beschloss Being a good leader Copy Share Image
So if 1960 had occurred under the old convention system, Kennedy would have had a very hard time getting the Democratic nomination… — Michael Beschloss Copy Share Image
I'm defining [presidential courage] pretty narrowly. It's not only taking a big political risk but it's also the risk that in the… — Michael Beschloss Copy Share Image
First of all, there's no mention of political parties in the Constitution, so you begin American history with not only no political… — Michael Beschloss American history Copy Share Image
Reagan's defense buildup and SDI, so ridiculed at the time, pressed Gorbachev, while his economy was collapsing, to make arms deals and… — Michael Beschloss Economy Copy Share Image
The more successful sons and daughters know when to lean on their parents - and when to go their own way. George… — Michael Beschloss Children Copy Share Image
As parties began to develop around the turn of the 19th century, you had party nominees for President nominated in caucuses made… — Michael Beschloss Copy Share Image
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