Jason Kander
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Jason Kander is a former politician and military veteran who emphasizes the significance of collaboration and common purpose in leadership. This interview reveals his commitment to fostering dialogue and bridging gaps between differing perspectives, showcasing his diplomatic approach to problem-solving.
“Sure. So I have an F rating from the NRA, and the other side was definitely making sure everyone knew that. They were running lots of ads about it, millions of dollars in TV ads. And then on top of that, Wayne Lampierre, president of the NRA, they hated me so much that he actually personally came to Missouri to campaign against me.”
“Lost the ability to talk to each other. And so I think what people were looking for was somebody who would just break up that gridlock. And I think a lot of that gridlock in the conversation. And a lot of people, like you often say, say whatever you want about him. Nobody ever said he doesn't speak his mind, right? Donald Trump. Right.”
“It confirmed for me the importance of just making your argument. It confirmed for me that voters will forgive you for believing something they don't believe as long as they know you really believe it. And I think the really important part of that is that it's that and that and is and you believe it because you care about them.”
“You know, at the time, it was, I genuinely was so naive. I really thought I was going to play center field for the Kansas City Royals. And then at first, I was like, oh, this is kind of fun. I'm good at this. And I guess I just felt like I can remember feeling like.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 178 - Jason Kander
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