David Axelrod
The Strategist
The long view, patient, analytical, playing several moves ahead.
David Axelrod is a seasoned political strategist known for his role in shaping campaigns and policies. This interview reveals his thoughtful approach to leadership, focusing on the necessity of strategic planning and the impact of decisions on future generations.
“Yeah, now I think the truth is somewhere in between in that we need people to have good, meaningful jobs. We need those jobs to pay well and where there are gaps, I think something like guaranteed basic income, supplemental income is valuable. But look, we define ourselves by what we are and what we do.”
“I made the transition as a political reporter, and I love that as well, but the management of the tribune changed around, I guess, five years into my tenure there. And it was really a forerunner of what we've seen in journalism. Generally, it was they were worried about the bottom line. They brought in a new team of editors.”
“Yeah. Well, and you know, Twitter feeds on itself. I mean, yeah, all of that is concerning. And the other thing that's concerning to me is I think that rather than kind of snarking out about Donald Trump some consideration, like thoughtful consideration has to be given to the 60 million Americans whoever who voted for him.”
“General NBC poll just wasn't good enough for us to do anything about it. So this isn't about Obama's legacy. It's about people and about the future of the world and the future of our country. You know, these are the things that concern me withdrawing the president as we speak today.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Special Episode - David Axelrod
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