Democracy Quote by Corey R. Lewandowski
““So when the 2016 election cycle came, the RNC was ready. All it needed was an army. Whatever campaign emerged from the sixteen-person field of candidates was going to have the entire infrastructure of the RNC at its fingertips. All it would need to do was flip the switch. On the book tour for her lament What Happened, Hillary Clinton said the Democratic National Committee’s digital operation was bankrupt and inept. “It was on the verge of insolvency. Its data was mediocre to poor, nonexistent, wrong.” Conversely, of ours she couldn’t have been more complimentary, calling it the foundation of our ultimately successful campaign. “So Trump becomes””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The RNC’s Digital Turnaround” by Corey R. Lewandowski, 2022
The RNC’s digital team was initially weak but became a decisive asset, highlighting how rapid organizational change can alter political outcomes.
In simple terms: Weak digital team became decisive asset.
Invest in rapid digital improvement.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- election cycles
- political consulting
- data analytics
- team building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations pivot quickly in crises?
- What safeguards prevent over‑reliance on single solutions?
Rapid changes can face resistance and resource constraints.