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“While eschewing emotion - and its companion, vulnerability - Obama should be careful not to sacrifice empathy, the 'I feel your pain' connection that sustained Clinton. This connection is the shorthand people use to measure their leaders' intentions. If people believe you're on their side, they will trust your decisions.”

Quote by Dee Dee Myers

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Dee Dee Myers is an American politician and author, who served as the White House Press Secretary during the Clinton administration. She became the first female White House Press Secretary in U.S. history. Myers has extensive experience in politics and media, and has contributed articles to various publications. more

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