People hate negative tactics, but the fact is, as the 3 A.M. ad demonstrates, they can be very effective. — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
In the first rule of politics, you know, Harry Truman, the buck stops here. Take responsibility. What I've learned over the years… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Being liked by the boys and girls on the bus doesn't necessarily earn you the respect of the people back home. Standing… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Getting one bill passed is close to impossible. Ask any kid who has spent a summer in Washington, or better yet a… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Most people don't know who Ken Mehlman is. He's the chairman of the Republican Party, obviously, but what he's doing that Howard… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
There were days when I hated politics. But I fought against hating the people on the other side because we were all… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
This isn't really a convention, This is really an infomercial. And every night we'll have a different infomercial and people view it… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
When I ask the young people from California why they want to go to New York, and the ones from the East… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
I grew up when people were afraid to 'come out' as gay. If you asked me how many gay kids I grew… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
The Democratic chairman doesn't need to be a household name. Most people didn't know who Ron Brown was when he was chairman… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Al Gore didn't need to distance himself from Bill Clinton when he ran for president in 2000 because, when he ran, the… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Most people who make threats don't follow through. The most dangerous people are often those who never make threats. But 'most' and… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Most people don't actually like the press. The friend of my enemy is not necessarily my friend. — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Senseless violence is, almost by definition, hard to understand. Not that I can understand terrorists who kill from hate, but at least we can… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Rock stars generally don't last in the Senate, starting with John Kennedy. Too much work, too slow, too little juice. Getting something accomplished takes… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Loyalty isn't standing by someone when he's right - that's good judgment. Loyalty is standing by someone when he's wrong. — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Politics isn't just about doing the right thing. It's also about winning. — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
My women students openly admit that they dress for interviews like dates, hoping to look their best: makeup, high heels, a well-fitting suit that… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
John Kennedy won the first televised presidential debate among those watching it, while Richard Nixon won among those listening on the radio. — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Why is it our business whether Sarah Palin returned to her job as governor three days after her son was born, or three months?… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Even the most powerful women I know go out of their way to say that they're not really interested in power. Imagine a man… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
“Graduations are full of joy and celebration, but they are also full of broken hearts. It is one of those days when you miss… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Moving is easy, exciting, an adventure - when you're young. Later, not so much. I love Massachusetts, my old home. Sometimes, late at night,… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
