John Weaver
The Strategist
The long view, patient, analytical, playing several moves ahead.
John Weaver is a seasoned political strategist known for his work with prominent Republican figures. This interview reveals his ability to cut through political noise and focus on what truly matters in electoral strategy and governance.
“Well, it's a touchy subject because I look back now and speak for myself. You put things as a priority at the moment of your life that with history and reflection would not be the most important. Have a fantastic daughter who's twenty two. Syracuse graduate in Los Angeles making her own way And I didn't give her the time that she needed.”
“Well, as you know, David, you can't make a plan about running for president this far out, and it would be foolhardy to do so. And certainly the governor's not done so. Now, he has signaled, and I expect to see him put both feet into this fight about the heart and soul of the party, which will not be for the faint of heart.”
“Well, let me take the governance part first. Because while it's impossible to see how well it's going to go, it's the easier of the two questions. I believe she's going to win an electoral landslide and be the most unpopular president-elect in our nation's history, which is quite the paradox.”
“And you know, we've seen this throughout American history when there's economic anxiety. George Wallace drew crowds like this. It wasn't just economic anxiety. People feel lost. With themselves and where they fit into the world. And then when you have good demagogues who play under that, it's easy for them to be motivated.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 94 - John Weaver
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