And then what if - there are all kinds of little Communist regimes in - what if Fidel Castro shows up and says I endorse Kerry? The Black Caucus would like that, but Kerry wouldn't.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests a dictator endorsing a candidate would appeal to some groups but not the candidate himself.
- In plain terms
- A dictator endorsement would please some but not the candidate.
- What can you take from it?
- Political endorsements from controversial figures create mixed reactions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do endorsements backfire?
- How do groups differ on values?
Another view
Candidates often reject unwanted endorsements explicitly.
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