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What does it mean?
The speaker admits a misspeak during a long campaign, acknowledging previous writings on the topic.
In plain terms
They slipped up while campaigning.
What can you take from it?
Even seasoned speakers can err.

Where it applies

  • political rallies
  • media interviews

Putting it to work

  • review statements before release
  • practice messaging

Questions to consider

  • How do public figures recover from misspeaks?
  • What impact does a slip have on credibility?

Another view

The quote is vague about the subject matter.

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