I feel passionately about issues, and I don't hide my…
“I feel passionately about issues, and I don't hide my emotions from people. I am not a focus group-tested, blow-dried candidate or governor. Now that has always made some people, you know, uneasy. Some people like that style, some people don't. [...] But I am not a bully.”
About This Quote
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Passionate honesty about emotions and authenticity, rejecting polished political images.
In simple terms: Be authentic, not polished.
Stay true to yourself.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- campaigning
- leadership
- media relations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does vulnerability affect leadership?
- What are the risks of being unapologetically yourself?
Authenticity can alienate voters.