Confidence Quote by Frank Bruni
“We have Americans who are voting for someone in whom they have confidence, about whom they have hope, because at after the election 2016 whoever wins is going to have to govern. And when you look at the tenor of this campaign, and when you look at the way people feel about these candidates and how partisan our country is for starters, how does the winner govern? I mean that's the real, real problem.”
About This Quote
Source Op‑Ed: The New York Times, 2016
He warns that voters often choose based on confidence and hope, but the real issue is how the winner will actually govern.
In simple terms: Choosing based on hope ignores governance quality.
Key Takeaway
Evaluate candidates' policies, not just charisma.
Themes
politics
leadership
voter behavior
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
journalistic
When to use this quote
- elections
- campaign volunteering
- policy debates
Key Concepts
governance
trust
partisanship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can voters assess governance ability?
- What role does hope play in political choices?
A Different Perspective
Voter optimism can overlook practical competence.
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