Inspirational Quote by Laura Ingraham
![“...one is reminded that [John Kerry, D-MA] really just a better-looking Ted Kennedy, a richer Michael Dukakis.” quote by Laura Ingraham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/33c/laura-ingraham-15407_inspirational_one-is-reminded-that-john-kerry-d-ma-rea_1696634.jpg)
“...one is reminded that [John Kerry, D-MA] really just a better-looking Ted Kennedy, a richer Michael Dukakis.”
About This Quote
The comment compares contemporary politicians to past figures, implying superficial similarity rather than substantive equivalence.
In simple terms: Modern politicians are likened to older ones based on appearance.
Key Takeaway
Avoid superficial comparisons in political analysis.
Themes
politics
media
comparison
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
commentary
political
When to use this quote
- election coverage
- opinion columns
- debates
Key Concepts
political rhetoric
public perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What deeper differences are ignored in these comparisons?
- How does media framing affect public perception?
A Different Perspective
Such analogies can oversimplify complex political realities.
![“You know, if I listened to him [Michael Dukakis] long enough, I would be convinced we're in an economic downturn and people are homeless and going without food and medical attention and that we've got to do something about the unemployed.” quote by Ronald Reagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/870/ronald-reagan-119_attention_you-know-if-i-listened-to-him-michael-du_714840.jpg)
![“[Senators John Kerry & John Edwards] have risen high in Democratic polls with a brand of class resentment and soak-the-rich rhetoric rooted in the old-fashioned liberalism of Ted Kennedy.” quote by William Safire](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/130/william-safire-5116_brands_senators-john-kerry-john-edwards-have-ri_1498473.jpg)
![“[Sen. John] Kerry is also a man who opposes the death penalty, wants to restrict access to guns and voted against the resolution approving the start of ground operations against Saddam Hussein in 1991 - just what you would expect from Ted Kennedy's partner and Michael Dukakis's running mate.” quote by David S. Broder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0f6/david-s-broder-61917_access_sen-john-kerry-is-also-a-man-who-opposes_3149154.jpg)
