John Farrell
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
John Farrell is a political analyst with deep insights into historical political dynamics and the importance of trust in leadership. This interview reveals his ability to navigate complex political landscapes and emphasize the need for collaboration and understanding across divides.
“Lyndon Johnson in the summer of 1968 had already declared he was not running for reelection. So his one goal was to get a peace deal before he left office. And the Soviets sent him a message that And this was the unwritten part of that message was that we want to help Humphrey and not Nixon because Nixon's such a firm ”
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“He had this incredible insecurity and self loathing from his childhood. And it would manifest itself, especially when after 1960, when the rich, glamorous, good-looking Jack Kennedy, who was his friend, won the election in May, cheated him out of the White House, it manifested in Nixon in this determination that he was”
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“I'm out walking my dog with my wife, and she's consoling me, and my world is crumbling around me, and my cell phone rings. And it's Ted Kennedy. And Ted is on the phone. And he says, you know, you're going to meet some knocks in life. And, you know, you deserve this. I would have been happy to work with you. But you'll”
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The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 253 — John Farrell
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