Trump Quote by Joshua Green
““Our back-up strategy,” he said of Clinton, “is to fuck her up so bad that she can’t govern. If she gets 43 percent of the vote, she can’t claim a mandate.” Psyching himself up to the task, he added, “My goal is that by November eighth, when you hear her name, you’re gonna throw up.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political commentary, 2008 US election, null
A political operative expresses a desire to sabotage an opponent so severely that she cannot effectively lead, even if she gains significant support.
In simple terms: He wants to make the opponent so weak she can’t govern.
Key Takeaway
Avoid undermining democratic processes.
Themes
politics
ethics
campaign strategy
Mood
cynical
aggressive
manipulative
Type
statement
political rhetoric
controversial.
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- media strategy
- public speeches
- political debates
Key Concepts
manipulation
power dynamics
democratic integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- Is sabotage ever justified in politics?
- What are the long‑term effects of undermining opponents?
A Different Perspective
Such tactics erode public trust and can backfire.
![“Ben Carson also denounced [Donald] Trump's ban all Muslims proposal saying we do not and would not advocate being selective on one's religion.” quote by Rachel Maddow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0d7/rachel-maddow-1240_bans_ben-carson-also-denounced-donald-trump-s_674.jpg)
![“Vote for Donald Trump. You're going to see something and you'll be so happy, you'll be so thrilled. This [presidential] election is about every man, woman and child in our country who deserves to live in safety, prosperity and peace, so true.” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/18e/donald-trump-18_children_vote-for-donald-trump-you-re-going-to-se_1553.jpg)
