Clinton Quote by Barry Blitt
“I do a lot of pivoting. There was one cover I did of Donald Trump, after he won Iowa, it seemed like it was over for him at the beginning of the primary process. I was given the go-ahead on it right away. I drew it and he won the next primary, and suddenly, the cover didn't make any sense. And then, after the Democratic National Convention, it seemed like he was finished, Hillary Clinton seemed to be gaining strength, so the cover ran then. So it seemed like you can come up with an idea and it can be rendered useless two days later and then all of a sudden it's relevant again.”
About This Quote
Source Magazine: The New Yorker cover illustration, 2016
Ideas can quickly become obsolete or suddenly relevant due to rapid political shifts.
In simple terms: Political relevance changes fast.
Key Takeaway
Stay adaptable and monitor trends.
Themes
politics
media
adaptability
timing
culture
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
observational
creative
When to use this quote
- campaign strategy
- media planning
- creative brainstorming
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
news cycles
public perception
visual satire
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide when to act on a concept?
- What safeguards against wasted effort?
A Different Perspective
Predicting relevance is uncertain; timing can be unpredictable.
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