If I've lost Cronkite, I've lost Middle America.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Johnson believes losing the support of Walter Cronkite means losing the support of mainstream Americans.
- In plain terms
- If a trusted news figure turns against you, the public likely will too.
- What can you take from it?
- Media opinion leaders significantly influence public perception.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much does media coverage shape your view of a candidate?
- Who are the trusted voices in your life?
Another view
Media figures do not always represent the entire electorate.
More from Lyndon Johnson
I seldom think of politics more than 18 hours a day.
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