Frank Luntz
The Strategist
The long view, patient, analytical, playing several moves ahead.
Frank Luntz is a prominent pollster known for his ability to shape political messaging and strategy. This interview reveals his strategic mindset as he navigates complex political landscapes and emphasizes the importance of understanding voter sentiment.
“Is kind of bullshit. You know, it's an editorial company. And this is what they do, it's not our responsibility, it is their responsibility, it's their platform. And then he also did the people who are fervent opponents. What a word of Donald Trump.”
“No, no, he just has all these Republican people have beasts with each other just the way the Democrats do. No, I just think some of it's very clever and some of it's very funny and I've certainly enjoyed a lot of it. But ultimately you have to persuade people and you have to get them on your side not via dunking.”
“Stroke. He's not going to have good days. And what's really hard is, you know, even people I happen to like really were like, well, that was awkward. Of course it's awkward. I hope they never have a stroke. I hope I'm glad they weren't around when I had one because I was exactly the same way. And so it's really depressing to watch that.”
“So, Rick, Mitch McConnell has kind of asserted himself weakly as a force against Trump and Trump the election denial candidates. When should he be doing ish, right, ish? Should he be doing more? And secondly, the super back aligned with him, the Senate leadership fund.”
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