Peter Baker
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Peter Baker is a seasoned journalist with deep experience covering the White House and political dynamics. This interview reveals his thoughtful approach to understanding the intricacies of power and the importance of character in leadership.
“But what's the sharp turn he could take at this point, right? I mean, I think the problem is he's made his bed and he has to play it out, right? That's a mixing metaphors, but he has to play out the hand he has because I don't think anybody's going to suddenly believe it if he pivots in some other direction.”
“You know, it's really interesting, dude. Each of them is very different people, obviously. But they share certain traits and that aren't necessarily defined by ideology or partisanship.”
“Yeah, I'd say the mix of despondency and denial, right? That on the one hand there are those who see what's coming or at least think they see what's coming. And it's not a pretty picture. The numbers are really hard to argue with at this point.”
“Chapter or Peter chapter. I think by the end actually they're pretty consistent because we are so linked up. We are just so much of a tandem at this point. And I think that, you know, again, it's different.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 413 — Peter Baker and Susan Glasser
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