“There's a suspicion always about politicians. The suspicion level is really elevated and it just feels like people do not trust their institutions.” PeopleFeelsLevelsPoliticianInstitutionsSuspicion Author:Christopher Michael Cillizza
“People roll their eyes at the idea of Kanye West running for president. I do not.” PeopleIdeasEyeRunningPresidentWest Author:Christopher Michael Cillizza
“Trump staying disciplined and on message is not what Donald Trump wants. He views himself as a tremendously gifted natural communicator who connects best with people when he is riffing without notes or preparation.” PeopleWantNaturalViewsTrumpMessagesNotesPreparationStayingGiftedCommunicators Author:Christopher Michael Cillizza
“I just think we all distrust people and institutions much more than we once did. And we tend to think elites run everything and are looking out for themselves at our expense. Add it up and you get LOTS more conspiracy theorists.” PeopleThinkingRunningInstitutionsAddExpensesConspiracyElitesDistrustTheorists Author:Christopher Michael Cillizza
“If people don't believe the source, then we aren't going to change their minds. We just won't.” PeopleIfsMindBelieveSourceDon't Believe Author:Christopher Michael Cillizza
“For me, I focus on trying to get it right and be as fair as possible. There's not much else I can do. People will believe what they want - facts be damned.” PeopleWantTryingBelieveI CanFactsCan DoFocusFairs Author:Christopher Michael Cillizza