Clinton and Obama practice this politics known quaintly as…
“Clinton and Obama practice this politics known quaintly as the Richard Speck strategy: if you cannot take on everyone in the room at once, take them out of the room one at a time.”
About This Quote
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Political strategy: remove opponents individually rather than confronting all at once.
In simple terms: Deal with opponents one by one.
Target issues sequentially.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- campaigns
- legislative battles
- negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is incremental removal ethical?
- What are alternatives?
Risk of alienating allies.