George Stephanopoulos
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
George Stephanopoulos is a seasoned journalist and political strategist who has played significant roles in both politics and media. This interview reveals his ability to mediate between different perspectives and build coalitions, showcasing his deep understanding of the political environment and the importance of communication.
“In 88. And yet I actually, that was one of the other points in my life where I thought I was leaving politics. I actually first, after the campaign, boy, I really did the circuit. I first interviewed with...”
“It was what I knew. I mean, so I always felt like I was living in because I'm sort of a first and a half generation Greek. As I said, my dad was born in Greece. My mom was born here, but she was also the daughter of immigrants who had come here.”
“Kind of not dissembling, but not talking too much about what exactly I want to do. I took that first internship junior year, then it came to be senior year of college, and I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do. It went two paths again then, I applied to the Peace Corps, but also applied for some internships again in Washington.”
“The news was literally an old time AP ticker in the corner of the office. The first days of our research was sort of Lexus Nexus. Kind of making myself feel so old here.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 161 - George Stephanopoulos
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