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What does it mean?
The speaker describes a person as extremely harsh or unfeeling in political dealings.
In plain terms
She is very ruthless in politics.
What can you take from it?
Political careers can involve harsh tactics.

Where it applies

  • political criticism
  • campaign analysis
  • leadership evaluation

Putting it to work

  • evaluate political opponents
  • assess leadership style

Questions to consider

  • What traits make a good leader?
  • How do you judge political opponents?

Another view

This is a subjective character attack.

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