Trump Quotes by Jeff Greenfield

9 Trump quotes by Jeff Greenfield

Jeff Greenfield brings his seasoned commentary to the Trump conversation in nine terse observations. Though limited in number, each line reflects his analytical edge, making this a handy reference for anyone wanting a snapshot of his view.

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When George W. Bush picked Dick Cheney, it was a reassuring sign that the Texas governor would have an experienced, prudent voice…

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Protestations of indifference to higher office are hard to take seriously when the 'non-candidate' is busily engaged in testing the waters.

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More things in politics happen by accident or exhaustion than happen by conspiracy.

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When Al Gore picked Joe Lieberman, it was a clear declaration of independence from President Clinton; no Democrat had been more critical…

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It strikes me as a sound, honest statement for a prospective voter to say: 'Look, I haven't given this election a minute's…

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One of the enduring myths of campaign analysis is that you can actually count the number of 'undecided' voters by asking voters…

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Remember, the first presidential candidate to reject public financing for both the primary and general election was... Barack Obama, in 2008. He…

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When Ronald Reagan chose George H.W. Bush in 1980, it was a clear signal that he was running an inclusive campaign; that…

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When Bill Clinton chose Al Gore in 1992 - from the same generational, ideological, and geographical background as his - it underscored…

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As a general proposition, campaigns do not linger on the vice presidential nominee. When they have, it's always meant very bad news for the…

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Well, politics is war, and in war, truth is the first casualty.

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When Ronald Reagan chose George H.W. Bush in 1980, it was a clear signal that he was running an inclusive campaign; that he welcomed…

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In the post-Watergate atmosphere of 1975 and 1976, the just-plain-folks personalities of both Ford and Carter seemed the perfect antidote to Nixon's arrogant, isolated…

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The Supreme Being I would sign up for would not prove his omnipotence by saving one life while ending dozens, or hundreds, or thousands.…

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