How Quote by Kevin de Leon
“I didn't know how to do a press release, so I'd call the local Assembly member and say, 'Hey, can you fax me one of your press releases?' 'Which one?' 'Any one.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “Political Hacks”, 2018
Shows improvisation in political communication by borrowing existing press releases.
In simple terms: Use existing resources creatively when inexperienced.
Key Takeaway
Leverage available materials wisely.
Themes
politics
communication
resourcefulness
Mood
pragmatic
cautionary
Type
professional
political
When to use this quote
- campaign management
- media outreach
- grassroots organizing
Key Concepts
public relations
networking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one maintain credibility while improvising?
- What are ethical limits of repurposing official documents?
A Different Perspective
Risk of misrepresentation or lack of authenticity.
