Matthew Dowd
The Catalyst
Ideas with a spark, energy, range and the ability to start things.
Matthew Dowd is a political strategist known for his insights into the dynamics of American politics. This interview reveals his belief in the potential for disruption and transformation within the political landscape, advocating for a more engaged and participatory citizenry.
“That's true. That's true. Why did Dick Cheney get picked? Well, I mean, I learned actually a lot reading some of the books about it. Most of us in the campaign had no idea how it was all getting done. Even people at a high level of a campaign didn't really know. It was very, it was kept very tight. It was kept very close circled.”
“It didn't change his heart, which was a blessing because he's a really good kid. It changed his perspective on, he used to be a big believer that the military was somehow efficient, more efficient than the rest of government. He came back with the idea that the military is just as inefficient as the rest of government.”
“I have no seat. So here's my approach, and it's on politics and basically my approach on life, which is that there's, I don't believe in stagnation. I don't believe in a stagnant position on anything. I believe you have to be authentic and genuine it.”
“The oldest Daniel was the oldest, and he had done it, he finished a year of school in Texas. He was finished with his freshman year, called me up in the summer while I was in Washington working on the reelect in 2004.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 2 - Matthew Dowd
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