John Heilemann
The Strategist
The long view, patient, analytical, playing several moves ahead.
John Heilemann is a seasoned political analyst known for his incisive insights into electoral dynamics. This interview reveals his ability to cut through the noise of political discourse, focusing on what truly matters in shaping public opinion and campaign strategies.
“Yeah, I think that's true. And I think, you know, one of the, it's not just institutions, although 100% skepticism without cynicism, and it's a tough line to walk sometimes. Towards institutions is really important.”
“Yes. And looking back. Yes. I mean, I had never seen anything, you know, I had never seen anything quite like that at the time. There was ugliness in those crowds for some period of days towards the end.”
“Not just when McCain confronted that woman in the crowd, but that went on for days after that. Like it was red hot and things were happening at those Palin rallies that people were discomfited by. And I don't mean just Democrats, but everybody. It was just a little scary.”
“Right. And the extent to which you have, again, this is not to be overburdened this experience with Eller, was that there were two things going on. There was the national message that really mattered, that what was on national television in that primetime slot.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 363 — John Heilemann
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