'I knew that if it ever came down to one of us running for president, we'd get a hell of a lot of votes.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests that he and another person would be popular candidates if they ran for president.
- In plain terms
- If me and him ran for president, we would win a lot of votes.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared public appeal can predict political success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What qualities make a popular candidate?
- How much does personality drive votes?
Another view
Popularity does not always translate to effective governance.
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