Kathleen Hall Jamieson Quotes

When a war is long-lived and the outcome is not demonstrably positive, the lines of argument available to a president are seriously constrained. Democrat or Republican, 1960s or early part of the 21st century, you're going to hear a common rhetoric.

- Kathleen Hall Jamieson

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The metaphor that should be looked for was in Cheney not following the rules, getting by without shooting the way you're supposed to. You are supposed to shoot the bird, not your friend. - Kathleen Hall Jamieson

When he did very well in New York, he looked as if he'd done extraordinarily well. Now when he does well, we think it's inadequate. - Kathleen Hall Jamieson

It's hard to find the right rhetoric because he's carrying the baggage of governance and his accountability for the lack of preparedness. It's not that empathy doesn't have some traction. It's just that when you're watching television and his empathy is pitted against anger, the anger wins. - Kathleen Hall Jamieson