“Campaign ads are often nothing more than political taffy. The ingredients- the facts gathered by researchers such as Alan and me- are mixed together and prepared for the machine. The media experts who create and produce the TV ads stretch and pull this concoction of information to its breaking point, and sometimes beyond. It's cut into thiry & sixty second spots and presented to voters for their viewing consumption.” Opposition Research Book:We're with Nobody: Two Insiders Reveal the Dark Side of American Politics Source: We're with Nobody: Two Insiders Reveal the Dark Side of American Politics
“They were following me because I was ahead of them, which is no way to choose a leader. Following someone simply because they're out in front is never a good idea, but it happens all the time.” Political Leadership Book:We're with Nobody: Two Insiders Reveal the Dark Side of American Politics Source: We're with Nobody: Two Insiders Reveal the Dark Side of American Politics