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So this has been a controversial figure in - it's also interesting, Charlie that in the runoff, in the three-way primary in Missouri, he was not the Tea Party candidate. He's - for example, one thing, endorsed a lot of pork. | so. this has been. a controversial figure in, - it's also interesting charlie. that in the runoff in the three-way primary. in missouri he was not the tea party candidate he's - for example. one thing. endorsed a lot of | So this has been a controversial figure in - it's also interesting Charlie that in. the runoff in the three-way primary in Missouri he. was not the Tea Party candidate He's - for example one thing, endorsed a, lot of | so this has been a controversial figure in - it's also interesting, charlie that in the runoff, in the three-way primary in missouri, he was not the tea party candidate. he's - for example, one thing, endorsed a lot of pork. |
Yeah, he was not the candidate of the Tea Party, he was not the candidate of the establishment, and in many ways he was the candidate that the Claire McCaskill campaign wanted to run, because they figured in a general election, he would have the least appeal to a broad audience. | yeah he was not, the candidate of the. tea party he was not the candidate of the establishment, and in many ways he was, the candidate that the claire. mccaskill campaign wanted to run because they figured in, a general election he would have the least appeal to a broad | Yeah he was not the candidate of the Tea Party he was not the. candidate of the establishment and in many ways he was the candidate that the Claire McCaskill campaign wanted to run. because they figured in a general. election he would have the least appeal. to a broad | yeah, he was not the candidate of the tea party, he was not the candidate of the establishment, and in many ways he was the candidate that the claire mccaskill campaign wanted to run, because they figured in a general election, he would have the least appeal to a broad audience. |
He didn't - he's not a great fundraiser. So all the things you look at in politics, he didn't have that make you a very viable or strong statewide candidate. But what he did have was a very devoted base of social conservatives, probably not as big as other social conservatives have in other states, but it was very devo... | he didn't - he's not a great fundraiser so all the things you look at in, politics he didn't have that make, you. a very viable or strong statewide candidate but what he did have was a very devoted base of social conservatives probably not as big as other social conservatives have, in other states but it was, very devo... | He didn't - he's not a great fundraiser, So all the things you look at in politics, he. didn't have that make you a very viable or, strong statewide candidate, But what he did have, was a very devoted base of social conservatives probably not as big as other social conservatives. have in other states but it was very de... | he didn't - he's not a great fundraiser. so all the things you look at in politics, he didn't have that make you a very viable or strong statewide candidate. but what he did have was a very devoted base of social conservatives, probably not as big as other social conservatives have in other states, but it was very devo... |
And, you know, against Sarah Steelman who was running and against John Brunner who was the multi-millionaire who was running, it was enough to skate by, and that's how he ended up in this position. | and you know against sarah steelman who was running and against john. brunner who was the multi-millionaire who was running it was enough to. skate by and that's how he ended up. in; this | And you, know against Sarah Steelman who was running and against John Brunner who was the multi-millionaire who was running. it was. enough to skate. by and that's how he ended up in this | and, you know, against sarah steelman who was running and against john brunner who was the multi-millionaire who was running, it was enough to skate by, and that's how he ended up in this position. |
It's Political Junkie day. Up next, when campaigns go dirty. If you've ever worked on a campaign, when did you decide to go negative? How'd it work out for you? Give us a call, 800-989-8255. Email us, talk@npr.org. Stay with us. I'm Neal Conan. It's the Political Junkie day on TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News. | it's political junkie day up next when. campaigns, go dirty if, you've ever worked on a campaign when did you decide to go negative? how'd it work out for. you? give us a call 800-989-8255. email us talk@npr.org. stay. with us i'm. neal conan it's the political junkie day on talk of the nation from npr | It's Political Junkie day Up next when. campaigns go; dirty If you've ever worked on a campaign when, did you decide to go negative? How'd it work out for you? Give us a call 800-989-8255. Email, us; talk@npr.org Stay with us I'm, Neal; Conan It's the Political Junkie day on TALK OF THE NATION from NPR | it's political junkie day. up next, when campaigns go dirty. if you've ever worked on a campaign, when did you decide to go negative? how'd it work out for you? give us a call, 800-989-8255. email us, talk@npr.org. stay with us. i'm neal conan. it's the political junkie day on talk of the nation from npr news. |
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This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Neal Conan. Ken Rudin's away. We won't start any more rumors about where he is, but we'll expect him back here in Studio 3A next week. In the meantime, sitting in, guest Political Junkie Charlie Mahtesian, national politics editor at Politico. | this is talk of the nation i'm neal conan ken rudin's away we won't start any more rumors about where he is but we'll expect him back, here in studio 3a next, week; in the meantime sitting in guest; political junkie charlie mahtesian national. politics editor, at | This is TALK OF THE NATION I'm Neal Conan Ken Rudin's away We won't start any more rumors about where he is but we'll expect him back here in Studio 3A next. week In the meantime sitting in guest Political. Junkie Charlie Mahtesian, national politics editor at | this is talk of the nation. i'm neal conan. ken rudin's away. we won't start any more rumors about where he is, but we'll expect him back here in studio 3a next week. in the meantime, sitting in, guest political junkie charlie mahtesian, national politics editor at politico. |
And in recent weeks, both sides in the presidential campaign have accused each other of playing dirty. On Monday, President Obama was pressed about an ad by an outside group called Priorities USA that tries hard to link the death of a woman with cancer to Mitt Romney. | and in recent weeks both sides in the presidential campaign have accused each other of playing dirty on. monday president obama was pressed about, an ad by an outside. group, called priorities usa that tries hard to. link the death of a woman with cancer to mitt | And in recent weeks both sides, in the presidential campaign have accused each other; of playing dirty On Monday President Obama was pressed about an; ad by an outside group called Priorities USA that tries hard to link the death of a woman with, cancer to. Mitt | and in recent weeks, both sides in the presidential campaign have accused each other of playing dirty. on monday, president obama was pressed about an ad by an outside group called priorities usa that tries hard to link the death of a woman with cancer to mitt romney. |
Your opponent's record ought to be fair game, David Mark. | your opponent's record ought, to be fair game david | Your opponent's record ought to be fair game David | your opponent's record ought to be fair game, david mark. |
Yeah. It's a good area. It's kind of nice down here. | yeah it's a good area it's kind of nice down | Yeah It's a good area It's kind of nice, down | yeah. it's a good area. it's kind of nice down here. |
Even I got to relax. | even i got to | Even I got to | even i got to relax. |
But keep in mind, this is an ad that I didn't approve, I did not produce, and as far as I can tell has barely run. I think it ran once. Now in contrast, you've got Governor Romney creating as a centerpiece of his campaign this notion that we're taking the work requirement out of welfare, which every single person here ... | but keep in, mind this is an ad that i didn't approve. i did not produce and as far as i can tell has barely run i think it ran once now in contrast you've got governor. romney creating as a centerpiece of his campaign; this, notion. that we're taking the work requirement out of welfare which every single person here; ... | But keep in mind this is an ad that I didn't approve I did not produce and as far as I can tell has barely run I think it ran once Now in contrast you've got Governor Romney creating as a centerpiece of his campaign this notion that we're taking the work requirement out of welfare which every single person here who's l... | but keep in mind, this is an ad that i didn't approve, i did not produce, and as far as i can tell has barely run. i think it ran once. now in contrast, you've got governor romney creating as a centerpiece of his campaign this notion that we're taking the work requirement out of welfare, which every single person here ... |
President Obama taking questions from reporters at the White House on Monday. The president's camp has complained of Romney tactics and tone as well in this campaign. If you've ever worked on a campaign, when did you decide to go negative, and how did that work out for you? Give us a call, 800-989-8255. Email us, talk@... | president obama taking questions. from reporters at the white house. on; monday the president's camp has complained of romney tactics and tone as well in this campaign if you've ever worked on a campaign when did you decide to. go negative and. how did. that work out. for you? give us a call 800-989-8255. email us talk... | President Obama taking questions from reporters at the White House on Monday The president's camp has complained of Romney tactics and tone as well in. this campaign If you've ever worked on a campaign, when did you decide to go, negative and how did that work out for you? Give us a call 800-989-8255. Email us talk@npr... | president obama taking questions from reporters at the white house on monday. the president's camp has complained of romney tactics and tone as well in this campaign. if you've ever worked on a campaign, when did you decide to go negative, and how did that work out for you? give us a call, 800-989-8255. email us, talk@... |
My pleasure, good to be here. | my pleasure good to, be, | My pleasure good, to be | my pleasure, good to be here. |
And when do candidates decide to go negative? | and when do. candidates decide to; go | And when do candidates decide to go | and when do candidates decide to go negative? |
Campaigns don't generally like to discuss this publicly, out loud, but the general rule of thumb, to the degree there is one, is when a candidate, a campaign, realizes their own approval ratings are not getting any higher - in other words, they can't get people to like them any better, so all they can really do is sort... | campaigns don't generally like to discuss this publicly. out loud but the general, rule of thumb to, the degree, there is, one is when a, candidate a campaign. realizes their own approval ratings are, not getting any higher - in other words they can't get people to like. them any better so all they can really do is sor... | Campaigns don't generally like. to discuss this publicly out loud but the general rule of, thumb to the degree there is one is when a candidate a campaign. realizes their own approval ratings, are not getting any higher - in other words they can't get people to. like them, any better so all they can. really do is sort ... | campaigns don't generally like to discuss this publicly, out loud, but the general rule of thumb, to the degree there is one, is when a candidate, a campaign, realizes their own approval ratings are not getting any higher - in other words, they can't get people to like them any better, so all they can really do is sort... |
So it's called driving up the other guy's negatives? | so it's called driving up the other. guy's | So it's called driving up the other guy's | so it's called driving up the other guy's negatives? |
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That's right. It's essentially saying, you know what? I've reached my plateau. And I suspect the Obama campaign in Chicago is sort of taking this route, even if they're not going to say that publicly, that President Obama's approval ratings have probably plateaued in the low 50s, somewhere around there. And they're jus... | that's right it's essentially saying you know what? i've reached my plateau and i suspect the obama campaign. in chicago is. sort of taking this route even if they're. not; going to say that publicly that, president obama's approval ratings have probably plateaued in the low 50s somewhere around there and they're just ... | That's right It's essentially saying you know what? I've reached my plateau And I suspect the Obama campaign in Chicago is sort of taking this. route even if they're not going to say that publicly that President Obama's approval ratings have. probably plateaued in the low 50s somewhere around there And they're just not... | that's right. it's essentially saying, you know what? i've reached my plateau. and i suspect the obama campaign in chicago is sort of taking this route, even if they're not going to say that publicly, that president obama's approval ratings have probably plateaued in the low 50s, somewhere around there. and they're jus... |
So that all they can really do, whether directly or through surrogates, having them do the dirty work, as was just noted in that ad about that cancer death, is to drive up negatives about Mitt Romney and show why essentially he's unfit to be president. | so that, all they, can really do whether directly or through surrogates having them, do the dirty work as was just noted in that ad about that cancer death is to drive up negatives about mitt romney and show why essentially he's unfit to be | So that all they, can. really do whether directly, or through surrogates having. them do the dirty. work as was just noted in that ad about that cancer death is to drive up negatives, about Mitt Romney and show why essentially he's unfit to be | so that all they can really do, whether directly or through surrogates, having them do the dirty work, as was just noted in that ad about that cancer death, is to drive up negatives about mitt romney and show why essentially he's unfit to be president. |
But doesn't this come with a cost? There was an interesting piece this week in the Washington Post that analyzed on a survey of independents, and one thing they really hate is all of the partisan bickering. They like it when people cross the aisle and embrace the other side. | but doesn't. this come with a cost? there was an interesting piece this. week in the washington post. that analyzed. on a survey of independents and one thing they really hate is. all, of the partisan bickering they like it when people cross the. aisle and embrace the other | But doesn't this come with a, cost? There was an interesting piece this week in the Washington Post that analyzed on a survey of independents; and one thing they, really hate is all of the partisan bickering They like, it. when people cross the aisle, and embrace the other | but doesn't this come with a cost? there was an interesting piece this week in the washington post that analyzed on a survey of independents, and one thing they really hate is all of the partisan bickering. they like it when people cross the aisle and embrace the other side. |
And that gets to a really interesting and I think important point about this election. It's the question of how many independent voters are really out there. In the national vote, the popular vote, both sides, President Obama and Mitt Romney are likely to get 47 to 48 percent of the vote. That's probably true in a lot ... | and that gets to a really interesting and i. think important point about this election. it's. the question of how many independent, voters are really out. there in the national vote the popular vote both sides president obama and mitt romney. are likely to get 47 to 48 percent of the vote that's probably true in a lot ... | And that gets to, a really interesting and I think. important, point about this election It's the question of how many independent voters are really out there In the national. vote the popular vote both sides President Obama, and Mitt Romney. are likely to; get 47 to 48 percent of the vote. That's, probably true in a l... | and that gets to a really interesting and i think important point about this election. it's the question of how many independent voters are really out there. in the national vote, the popular vote, both sides, president obama and mitt romney are likely to get 47 to 48 percent of the vote. that's probably true in a lot ... |
So what I think we're seeing on both sides, even if they don't like to state it publicly, is they're going for their political bases. With President Obama's surrogates there essentially accusing Mitt Romney of being complicit in a cancer death, they're essentially ginning up their own base. They're saying to their supp... | so what i think we're seeing on both sides even if they don't like to state. it. publicly is they're going for their political bases with president obama's surrogates there essentially accusing mitt romney of being, complicit in a cancer death. they're essentially ginning up their own base they're saying to their suppo... | So what I think we're seeing on both; sides, even if they don't like to state it publicly is they're going for their political bases With President Obama's surrogates there essentially accusing Mitt Romney of being complicit in. a cancer death they're essentially. ginning up their own base They're saying to their, supp... | so what i think we're seeing on both sides, even if they don't like to state it publicly, is they're going for their political bases. with president obama's surrogates there essentially accusing mitt romney of being complicit in a cancer death, they're essentially ginning up their own base. they're saying to their supp... |
On the other side, we have Mitt Romney's campaign directly accusing the Obama team, the Obama administration, of gutting welfare requirements. That's also kind of a signal to their own Republican base to say this is why this campaign is so key, why you have to not just vote but come out and volunteer, knock on doors, s... | on the other side we have mitt romney's, campaign directly accusing the obama team the obama administration of gutting welfare requirements that's also kind of a signal to their own republican base to say this is why this campaign is so key why you have to not just vote but come, out and volunteer knock on doors. send ... | On the other side we, have Mitt Romney's campaign directly accusing the Obama team the Obama administration of gutting welfare requirements That's, also kind of a signal to their own Republican base to say this is why this campaign is so key why you have to not. just vote but come out and, volunteer knock on doors; sen... | on the other side, we have mitt romney's campaign directly accusing the obama team, the obama administration, of gutting welfare requirements. that's also kind of a signal to their own republican base to say this is why this campaign is so key, why you have to not just vote but come out and volunteer, knock on doors, s... |
Charlie Mahtesian? | charlie | Charlie, | charlie mahtesian? |
David, can you put this in some kind of context, some historical context? Because, I mean, to me it seems like, you know, in the years that I've covered elections, it seems to me like a threshold has been passed, that it's suddenly no holds barred, everything's in play, no one's responsible for anything. There's no arb... | david can you put this in some kind of context some historical context? because i mean to me it seems like you know in the years that i've. covered. elections it seems to me like a threshold has been passed. that it's suddenly no holds barred everything's in. play no one's responsible for anything there's no arbitrator... | David can you. put this in some. kind of, context. some historical context? Because I mean to me it seems, like you know in the years that I've covered elections it. seems to me like a threshold has been passed that it's suddenly no holds barred everything's in play no one's responsible, for anything There's no arbitra... | david, can you put this in some kind of context, some historical context? because, i mean, to me it seems like, you know, in the years that i've covered elections, it seems to me like a threshold has been passed, that it's suddenly no holds barred, everything's in play, no one's responsible for anything. there's no arb... |
But is it any worse this year than in the past? I mean, is it to the level of, you know, historical elections where you had candidates saying any number of things around the turn of the century? I mean, how does this compare? | but is, it any worse this year than in the past? i mean is it to the level of you know historical elections where you had candidates saying any, number of things around the turn of the century? i mean, how does this | But is, it any worse this year than in the past? I mean is it to the level. of you know historical. elections where you had. candidates saying any number of things around the turn of the century? I mean how does this | but is it any worse this year than in the past? i mean, is it to the level of, you know, historical elections where you had candidates saying any number of things around the turn of the century? i mean, how does this compare? |
I think compared to historical precedent, certainly going back to the 19th century, even 100 years or so ago, it's not that bad. I'm not saying it's all love and roses out there, but both sides are actually being rather restrained in what they could go after. | i think compared to historical precedent certainly going back to the 19th century even 100 years or so ago it's not that bad i'm not saying it's all love and roses out there. but both sides are actually being rather restrained in what they could. go | I think compared. to historical, precedent certainly going back to the 19th century even 100 years or so ago, it's, not that. bad. I'm not saying it's, all love and, roses out there but, both sides are actually being, rather restrained in what they could go | i think compared to historical precedent, certainly going back to the 19th century, even 100 years or so ago, it's not that bad. i'm not saying it's all love and roses out there, but both sides are actually being rather restrained in what they could go after. |
I don't think we're hearing much mainstream talk about, say, Mitt Romney's Mormon faith. On the other side, we're not hearing many attacks about President Obama's one-time college transcripts, which are sort of on the fringes of normal political debate. | i; don't; think, we're hearing much mainstream. talk about, say mitt romney's mormon faith on the, other side we're not hearing. many attacks about president obama's one-time college. transcripts. which are; sort of on the fringes of normal political | I don't, think we're hearing much mainstream, talk about say Mitt Romney's Mormon, faith On the other side we're, not hearing many attacks about, President Obama's one-time college transcripts which are sort of on the fringes of normal, political | i don't think we're hearing much mainstream talk about, say, mitt romney's mormon faith. on the other side, we're not hearing many attacks about president obama's one-time college transcripts, which are sort of on the fringes of normal political debate. |
So what I do think is different, though, is the amplification of these negative messages, the fact that anything that gets put out there, when Joe Biden, Vice President Joe Biden makes a remark about voters in chains, quote-unquote, that gets put out there on Twitter, on Facebook. It gets chewed over, pored over on cab... | so what i do think; is different though is. the amplification of these negative messages the fact. that anything that gets put. out there when joe biden vice, president joe biden makes a remark about voters; in chains quote-unquote that gets, put out there on twitter on facebook it gets chewed over pored over on cable ... | So what I do, think is different though is the amplification of these negative messages the fact that anything that gets. put out there when. Joe, Biden Vice President. Joe Biden. makes, a remark about voters in chains quote-unquote that gets put out there on Twitter on Facebook It gets chewed over pored over, on cable... | so what i do think is different, though, is the amplification of these negative messages, the fact that anything that gets put out there, when joe biden, vice president joe biden makes a remark about voters in chains, quote-unquote, that gets put out there on twitter, on facebook. it gets chewed over, pored over on cab... |
And I think that's what's really different. But even looking back to Mitt Romney's previous campaigns - say, when he ran for Senate in 1994 in Massachusetts - the Mormon issue was raised explicitly by his opponent, Ted Kennedy, and his surrogates. So I think it actually could be a lot worse this time around. | and; i think that's what's really different but even looking back to mitt romney's previous campaigns - say when he ran for. senate in. 1994 in massachusetts - the mormon, issue was raised explicitly by his opponent ted kennedy and his surrogates so i think, it actually could be a lot worse, this time | And I think that's what's really different But even looking back to Mitt, Romney's previous campaigns - say when he ran for Senate in 1994 in Massachusetts - the Mormon issue was raised explicitly by his opponent Ted Kennedy and his surrogates So I think it actually could be a lot worse this time | and i think that's what's really different. but even looking back to mitt romney's previous campaigns - say, when he ran for senate in 1994 in massachusetts - the mormon issue was raised explicitly by his opponent, ted kennedy, and his surrogates. so i think it actually could be a lot worse this time around. |
We want to hear from those of you in the audience who've been involved in political campaigns of one sort or another. If you decided to go negative, why? And how did it work out for you? Give us a call, 800-989-8255. Email talk@npr.org. And Evan's on the line with us from Tucson. | we want to; hear from those of you in; the audience who've been involved in political campaigns of one sort or another if you decided to go negative why? and how did, it work out, for you? give us a call 800-989-8255. email talk@npr.org and evan's on the line with us. from | We. want to hear from those of you in the audience who've been involved in political campaigns of, one sort or. another If, you, decided to go negative why? And how did it work, out for you? Give, us a call 800-989-8255. Email talk@npr.org And Evan's on the line with us from | we want to hear from those of you in the audience who've been involved in political campaigns of one sort or another. if you decided to go negative, why? and how did it work out for you? give us a call, 800-989-8255. email talk@npr.org. and evan's on the line with us from tucson. |
Yes, hello. I'm currently managing a primary challenge in Tucson, Arizona, in the Second Congressional District against Ron Barber. And I just wanted to point out that sometimes there is a fine line between negative and pointing out flaws in your opponent's record. | yes hello i'm. currently managing a primary challenge in tucson, arizona in the second congressional district against ron barber and i just. wanted to point out that sometimes there is a fine line between negative and, pointing out flaws. in your opponent's | Yes. hello I'm currently managing, a primary challenge; in Tucson Arizona in the Second Congressional District against Ron Barber And, I just wanted to point out that sometimes there is a fine line between negative and pointing; out flaws in your opponent's | yes, hello. i'm currently managing a primary challenge in tucson, arizona, in the second congressional district against ron barber. and i just wanted to point out that sometimes there is a fine line between negative and pointing out flaws in your opponent's record. |
Our opponent voted to exempt the border patrol from environmental regulations 100 miles north of the border, kind of went against his caucus, and with the Tea Party congressional candidate, Rob Bishop - I mean congressman. So we've been accused of going negative, but, you know, our contention is that these are serious ... | our opponent voted to exempt the border patrol from environmental regulations 100 miles north of the border kind of went against his caucus and with the tea party congressional candidate rob bishop - i mean congressman so we've been accused of going negative but you know our contention is that, these are serious issues... | Our opponent voted to exempt the border patrol from environmental regulations 100 miles north of the border kind of went. against his caucus and with the; Tea Party congressional candidate Rob Bishop - I mean congressman So we've been accused of going negative but you know our contention is that these are serious. issu... | our opponent voted to exempt the border patrol from environmental regulations 100 miles north of the border, kind of went against his caucus, and with the tea party congressional candidate, rob bishop - i mean congressman. so we've been accused of going negative, but, you know, our contention is that these are serious ... |
Is there a line that you would draw between Gullah speech and just bad English? Which is what some people will hear when they hear this language. | is there a line that you would draw between gullah speech and just bad english? which is. what, some people will hear when they hear this | Is; there a line that you would draw between Gullah speech and just bad English? Which is what some people will. hear when they, hear this | is there a line that you would draw between gullah speech and just bad english? which is what some people will hear when they hear this language. |
Absolutely. That is part and parcel of negative campaigning, and I'm of the view there's nothing wrong about that. In fact, voters deserve that kind of comparative choice, and I think usually voters are smart enough to come to a rational decision. Not always. We could each quibble with individual electoral outcomes whe... | absolutely that is part and parcel of negative campaigning and i'm of the view there's nothing wrong about that in fact voters, deserve; that kind of comparative. choice and i, think usually voters are smart enough to, come to a rational decision not. always we could each quibble with individual electoral outcomes wher... | Absolutely That is part and parcel of; negative campaigning and I'm of the view there's nothing wrong about, that In. fact voters deserve that kind of comparative choice and, I think usually voters are smart enough to come to a rational decision; Not always We could each quibble with individual electoral outcomes where... | absolutely. that is part and parcel of negative campaigning, and i'm of the view there's nothing wrong about that. in fact, voters deserve that kind of comparative choice, and i think usually voters are smart enough to come to a rational decision. not always. we could each quibble with individual electoral outcomes whe... |
And the race the caller - the contest, the campaign that the caller raises is really interesting because that's probably going to be a rather low-turnout affair. This is an intra-party Democratic primary, and it's a case where a negative attack might go a lot further than, say, a statewide race or even a presidential c... | and the, race. the caller - the, contest the campaign that the caller raises. is really interesting because, that's probably going to be a rather low-turnout affair this is an intra-party democratic primary and it's a case where a negative attack might go a lot further; than say a statewide. race or even a presidential... | And the race the caller - the contest the campaign that the. caller raises is really interesting because that's probably going to be a rather low-turnout affair This is an intra-party Democratic primary and it's a case where a negative attack might go a lot further than say a statewide race or even, a presidential | and the race the caller - the contest, the campaign that the caller raises is really interesting because that's probably going to be a rather low-turnout affair. this is an intra-party democratic primary, and it's a case where a negative attack might go a lot further than, say, a statewide race or even a presidential c... |
Thanks very much for the call, Evan. | thanks very much for, the call | Thanks very much for the call | thanks very much for the call, evan. |
Thank you. | thank. | Thank | thank you. |
And I just wanted to mention there are examples of even when you're mentioning your opponent's records where it is determined afterwards that maybe you went a little over the top. This is a 1988 ad where a PAC that supported George H.W. Bush ran an ad attacking the then Democratic presidential candidate, Michael Dukaki... | and i just wanted to mention, there are, examples of even when you're mentioning. your opponent's records. where it is determined afterwards that maybe you went, a little over the top this is a 1988 ad where a pac that supported george h.w, bush ran an ad. attacking the then democratic presidential candidate michael du... | And I just. wanted to, mention there are examples of even when you're mentioning your opponent's records where it. is determined afterwards that maybe you went a little over the top This is a 1988 ad where a PAC that, supported George H.W Bush ran an ad attacking the then. Democratic presidential candidate, Michael Duk... | and i just wanted to mention there are examples of even when you're mentioning your opponent's records where it is determined afterwards that maybe you went a little over the top. this is a 1988 ad where a pac that supported george h.w. bush ran an ad attacking the then democratic presidential candidate, michael dukaki... |
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Dukakis not only opposes the death penalty, he allowed first-degree murderers to have weekend passes from prison. One was Willie Horton, who murdered a boy in a robbery, stabbing him 19 times. Despite a life sentence, Horton received 10 weekend passes from prison. Horton fled, kidnapped a young couple, stabbing the man... | dukakis not only opposes the death penalty he allowed first-degree murderers to have weekend passes from prison. one was willie horton who murdered a boy in a robbery stabbing him 19 times despite a life sentence horton received 10 weekend passes from prison horton fled kidnapped a. young couple stabbing the man and re... | Dukakis not only opposes the death penalty he allowed first-degree murderers to have, weekend passes from prison One was Willie Horton who murdered a boy in a robbery stabbing him 19 times Despite a life sentence Horton received, 10 weekend passes from prison Horton fled kidnapped, a young, couple stabbing the man and ... | dukakis not only opposes the death penalty, he allowed first-degree murderers to have weekend passes from prison. one was willie horton, who murdered a boy in a robbery, stabbing him 19 times. despite a life sentence, horton received 10 weekend passes from prison. horton fled, kidnapped a young couple, stabbing the man... |
David Mark, I don't think Mike Dukakis was going to win that race anyway, but nevertheless, that sure didn't help. | david mark i don't think mike dukakis was going to win that race anyway but nevertheless that sure didn't | David Mark I don't think Mike Dukakis was; going to win that race anyway but nevertheless that sure didn't | david mark, i don't think mike dukakis was going to win that race anyway, but nevertheless, that sure didn't help. |
Yeah, listening to that almost a quarter-century later, it still sounds really raw, and it's just so hard-hitting. Now, factually, that probably was technically accurate. That was probably vetted by lawyers, campaign lawyers, and made clear that it could pass the factual test case. | yeah listening to, that almost a quarter-century later it still sounds really raw and it's. just so hard-hitting now factually that probably was technically accurate that was probably vetted by lawyers campaign, lawyers and made clear that it could pass the factual test | Yeah, listening to that almost a quarter-century later it still sounds really raw, and it's just so hard-hitting Now factually that probably was technically accurate That. was probably vetted by lawyers campaign, lawyers and made, clear that it could pass the factual test | yeah, listening to that almost a quarter-century later, it still sounds really raw, and it's just so hard-hitting. now, factually, that probably was technically accurate. that was probably vetted by lawyers, campaign lawyers, and made clear that it could pass the factual test case. |
But the context is what was really important there. As you note, though, Governor Dukakis did not really respond to that very aggressively. This has been well-documented. There were all kinds of cases at the federal level of the Reagan-Bush administration supporting federal furlough programs and the like, and there we... | but the context is what was, really. important there as; you note though governor dukakis did not, really respond to that very aggressively this has been well-documented there were all kinds of, cases at the federal level. of the reagan-bush administration supporting, federal furlough programs and the like and there. ... | But. the. context is what was really important there As you note though Governor Dukakis did not, really respond to that very. aggressively. This has been well-documented There were all kinds of cases at the federal level of, the Reagan-Bush administration supporting federal furlough programs. and the like and. there ... | but the context is what was really important there. as you note, though, governor dukakis did not really respond to that very aggressively. this has been well-documented. there were all kinds of cases at the federal level of the reagan-bush administration supporting federal furlough programs and the like, and there we... |
But I think that's a case of having to fight back and really defend yourself, not letting the opposition set the narrative of the campaign. | but i think that's a case of having to fight back and really defend yourself not. letting the opposition set the narrative of. the | But I think that's a case, of having to fight back and really defend yourself not letting the opposition set the narrative of the | but i think that's a case of having to fight back and really defend yourself, not letting the opposition set the narrative of the campaign. |
Let's get another caller in. This is Jack, and Jack's on the line with us from Mitchell, South Dakota. | let's get another caller, in this, is jack and jack's on the line. with us from mitchell south | Let's, get another caller. in. This is Jack and Jack's on; the line with us from Mitchell South | let's get another caller in. this is jack, and jack's on the line with us from mitchell, south dakota. |
Good afternoon. | good | Good, | good afternoon. |
Afternoon. | afternoon. | ||
So this - I didn't go negative, but I'd like to talk about why we don't need to go negative. I ran for State Senate in South Dakota here about four years ago and was encouraged to do so by my friend George McGovern. And George didn't go negative in '72, and goodness knows if there was a politician who could have, you k... | so. this - i didn't go negative but i'd like to talk about why we don't need, to go negative. i ran for state senate in south dakota. here about four; years ago, and was encouraged to do so by my friend george mcgovern. and george, didn't go negative in '72, and goodness knows if there was a politician who could have y... | So this - I didn't. go negative but, I'd like to, talk about why we don't need to go negative I ran for State Senate in South Dakota here about four years ago and was encouraged. to do so by my friend George McGovern And George didn't go negative in '72, and goodness knows if there was a politician who could have you k... | so this - i didn't go negative, but i'd like to talk about why we don't need to go negative. i ran for state senate in south dakota here about four years ago and was encouraged to do so by my friend george mcgovern. and george didn't go negative in '72, and goodness knows if there was a politician who could have, you k... |
But I was encouraged by people in the party to go negative against my opponent, who was running for the Senate for the first time but had a good record as a Republican representative. And they offered me quite a bit of money to go negative, and I just said, no, thank you. I don't want to do that, because he's a nice gu... | but i was encouraged by people in the party to go. negative against my opponent who was running for the senate for the first time but had a good record as. a republican representative and they offered me quite, a bit of money to go negative and i, just said; no thank you i don't want, to do that because he's. a nice gu... | But I, was encouraged by people in the party to, go negative against my opponent, who was running, for the Senate for. the first time but had. a good record as. a Republican representative. And they offered me quite a bit of money to, go; negative and I just said no thank you I don't want to, do that because he's a nic... | but i was encouraged by people in the party to go negative against my opponent, who was running for the senate for the first time but had a good record as a republican representative. and they offered me quite a bit of money to go negative, and i just said, no, thank you. i don't want to do that, because he's a nice gu... |
Did you win? | did you | Did you | did you win? |
No. | no. | ||
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No, I didn't win. But it wasn't because I didn't go negative. I don't think that would help any. I lost because he had a real head start on me, and he's a better politician than I am. I think I would have made a better legislator, but he was a better politician. | no i didn't win but, it, wasn't because i didn't go negative i don't think that would help any i lost because he had a real head start on me and he's a better politician than i am i think i would, have made a, better legislator but he was a better | No I didn't win But it wasn't because I didn't go negative I don't think that would help any I lost because he had a real head, start on me and he's a better politician than I am I. think I would have made a better legislator but he was a better | no, i didn't win. but it wasn't because i didn't go negative. i don't think that would help any. i lost because he had a real head start on me, and he's a better politician than i am. i think i would have made a better legislator, but he was a better politician. |
Well, if everyone had your integrity and fair-mindedness, maybe things would be different here in Washington, D.C. | well if everyone had your integrity and fair-mindedness maybe things would be different. here in. washington | Well if everyone had your integrity and fair-mindedness maybe things would be different here in Washington, | well, if everyone had your integrity and fair-mindedness, maybe things would be different here in washington, d.c. |
Well, I hope so, and I hope people across this country would - could remind all of our people who desire to be elected officials that that it's rising - we need to rise above this petty bickering and this mud-smearing. What we need to do is to get back to the real basics of the opposition. We need the loyal opposition.... | well. i hope so and i hope people across this country would - could, remind all of our, people who desire to. be elected officials that that it's rising - we need to rise above this petty bickering and this mud-smearing what we need to do is to get back to the real basics of the opposition we need the loyal opposition ... | Well, I hope so and I hope people across this country would - could remind all of our people who desire to be elected officials that that it's rising - we need to rise above this petty bickering and this mud-smearing What we need to, do, is to get back to, the, real basics of the opposition We need the loyal opposition... | well, i hope so, and i hope people across this country would - could remind all of our people who desire to be elected officials that that it's rising - we need to rise above this petty bickering and this mud-smearing. what we need to do is to get back to the real basics of the opposition. we need the loyal opposition.... |
Jack, thanks very much for the call. Appreciate it. | jack thanks very, much for the call appreciate | Jack thanks very much for the call Appreciate | jack, thanks very much for the call. appreciate it. |
Thanks for letting me call. | thanks for letting me | Thanks for letting me. | thanks for letting me call. |
It's interesting. David Mark, you mentioned the factual part of the - going after your opponent's record. Then there's the un-factual part. This is the famous 2004 campaign ad. Again, this is by an outside group - a 527 group, as they were known back then - against John Kerry. | it's interesting david mark, you mentioned the factual part of the - going after your, opponent's record then there's the un-factual part this is the, famous 2004 campaign ad again this is by an outside group; - a, 527 group as they were known back then - against john | It's interesting David Mark; you mentioned the factual. part of the - going after your opponent's record Then there's the un-factual part This is the famous 2004 campaign ad Again. this is. by; an outside group - a 527 group as they were known back then - against John | it's interesting. david mark, you mentioned the factual part of the - going after your opponent's record. then there's the un-factual part. this is the famous 2004 campaign ad. again, this is by an outside group - a 527 group, as they were known back then - against john kerry. |
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John Kerry has not been honest. | john kerry has not been | John Kerry has not been | john kerry has not been honest. |
And he lacks the capacity to lead. | and he lacks the capacity to | And he lacks the capacity. to | and he lacks the capacity to lead. |
When the chips were down, you could not count on John Kerry. | when the chips were down you could not count. on john | When the chips were down you could not count on John | when the chips were down, you could not count on john kerry. |
John Kerry is no war hero. | john kerry is no war | John Kerry is no war | john kerry is no war hero. |
He betrayed all his shipmates. He lied before the Senate. | he betrayed all his shipmates he lied before the | He betrayed all his shipmates He lied before the | he betrayed all his shipmates. he lied before the senate. |
John Kerry betrayed the men and women he served with in Vietnam. | john kerry betrayed the. men and women. he served with in | John Kerry betrayed the men and women he served with in | john kerry betrayed the men and women he served with in vietnam. |
He dishonored his country. He most certainly did. | he dishonored his country he most, certainly | He dishonored his, country He most, certainly | he dishonored his country. he most certainly did. |
I served with John Kerry. John Kerry cannot be trusted. | i served with john kerry john kerry cannot be | I served with John Kerry John Kerry cannot, be | i served with john kerry. john kerry cannot be trusted. |
Swift Boat Veterans for Truth is responsible for the content of this advertisement. | swift boat veterans for truth is responsible for. the content of this | Swift Boat Veterans for Truth is responsible for the content of this | swift boat veterans for truth is responsible for the content of this advertisement. |
And being Swift-Boated, that's been added as a verb. | and. being swift-boated that's. been added as a | And being Swift-Boated that's, been added as a | and being swift-boated, that's been added as a verb. |
I was the assistant director of the public opinion polling operation on the Muskie presidential campaign. That campaign was slated to trounce Richard Nixon until we landed in New Hampshire, and William Loeb, the then-editor of the Manchester Daily Union, attacked Senator Muskie on his wife's alcohol problem. Excuse me.... | i was the assistant director of the public opinion, polling. operation on the muskie presidential campaign that campaign was slated to trounce richard nixon until we landed in new hampshire and, william loeb the then-editor of the manchester daily union attacked senator, muskie on his, wife's alcohol problem excuse me ... | I was the assistant director of the public opinion polling operation on the Muskie presidential campaign That campaign was slated to trounce Richard Nixon until we landed in New Hampshire and William Loeb the then-editor of the Manchester Daily, Union attacked Senator Muskie on his wife's alcohol problem Excuse me The ... | i was the assistant director of the public opinion polling operation on the muskie presidential campaign. that campaign was slated to trounce richard nixon until we landed in new hampshire, and william loeb, the then-editor of the manchester daily union, attacked senator muskie on his wife's alcohol problem. excuse me.... |
Kate Nelson in New Mexico, reaction there about the passage of both bills. | kate nelson in new mexico reaction there about the passage of both | Kate Nelson. in New. Mexico reaction there about the passage of both | kate nelson in new mexico, reaction there about the passage of both bills. |
That's right, and it's a reminder that negative campaigning is a two-way street. It's not just those perpetrating the ad, those putting it out, that outside group there, which obviously had some real factual inaccuracies. I won't necessarily say errors, because the voters essentially litigated that. They decided on the... | that's right and it's a reminder that negative campaigning is a; two-way street it's. not just those perpetrating the ad those putting it out that outside group there which obviously had some real factual inaccuracies i won't necessarily say errors because the. voters essentially litigated that they decided on their. o... | That's right and it's a reminder that negative campaigning is a two-way street It's not just those. perpetrating the ad, those putting it out that outside group; there which obviously had some real factual inaccuracies I won't necessarily say errors because the voters essentially, litigated, that They decided on, their... | that's right, and it's a reminder that negative campaigning is a two-way street. it's not just those perpetrating the ad, those putting it out, that outside group there, which obviously had some real factual inaccuracies. i won't necessarily say errors, because the voters essentially litigated that. they decided on the... |
We're talking with David Mark. He's the editor-in-chief of Politix, an online and mobile election 2012 site and author of the book "Going Dirty: The Art of Negative Campaigning." Political Junkie Ken Rudin's on vacation. Charlie Mahtesian is sitting in. He's the national politics editor. Are there other editors at Poli... | we're talking with david mark he's the editor-in-chief of politix, an online and mobile election 2012 site and author of the book "going dirty: the art of negative campaigning" political junkie ken rudin's. on vacation charlie mahtesian is sitting in he's the national politics editor are there other editors at politico... | We're talking with David Mark He's the editor-in-chief of Politix an online and mobile election 2012 site and author of. the book "Going Dirty: The Art of Negative Campaigning" Political Junkie Ken Rudin's on vacation Charlie Mahtesian is sitting in He's. the national, politics editor Are there other editors at Politic... | we're talking with david mark. he's the editor-in-chief of politix, an online and mobile election 2012 site and author of the book "going dirty: the art of negative campaigning." political junkie ken rudin's on vacation. charlie mahtesian is sitting in. he's the national politics editor. are there other editors at poli... |
No. We don't do sports yet. | no we don't do sports | No We don't do sports | no. we don't do sports yet. |
All right. Ken Rudin will be back next week. It's the TALK OF THE NATION, from NPR News. | all right ken rudin will. be back next week it's. the, talk of the nation from npr | All right Ken Rudin will be back next week. It's the TALK. OF THE NATION from NPR | all right. ken rudin will be back next week. it's the talk of the nation, from npr news. |
Skyler's on the line, Skyler calling us from Lakewood in Colorado. | skyler's on the line skyler calling us. from lakewood in | Skyler's on the line Skyler calling us from Lakewood; in | skyler's on the line, skyler calling us from lakewood in colorado. |
Hi, Neal. How are you? | hi, neal how are | Hi Neal How are | hi, neal. how are you? |
I'm good. Thanks. | i'm. good | I'm good | i'm good. thanks. |
Listen, I've gone negative in two campaigns, and both times, I've regretted it. And because I think that what's critical is when you go negative, it's important to have a positive structure saying where you're different. I was deputy campaign manager on former U.S. Senator Mike Gravel's run for president in 2008 during... | listen i've gone negative in two campaigns and both, times i've regretted it and because, i think that what's critical is when you, go negative it's important to have a positive structure saying where, you're different i was deputy. campaign manager on former u.s senator mike gravel's. run for president in 2008 during ... | Listen I've gone negative in two campaigns and both times I've regretted it, And because. I think that what's critical is. when you go negative it's important to have a positive structure saying where you're different I was; deputy campaign manager on former U.S Senator Mike, Gravel's run for president in 2008 during, ... | listen, i've gone negative in two campaigns, and both times, i've regretted it. and because i think that what's critical is when you go negative, it's important to have a positive structure saying where you're different. i was deputy campaign manager on former u.s. senator mike gravel's run for president in 2008 during... |
And there were a lot of reasons why Mike's candidacy didn't catch on, but I think that there was a lack of a positive vision. All we did was attack people on their war votes or on certain issues, and voters were turned off by that because they didn't see Mike as a leader. He's got, you know, kind of a niche in the camp... | and there were a lot of reasons why mike's candidacy didn't catch. on but i think that there was a lack of a positive vision all, we did was attack people on their war votes or on certain issues and voters were turned off by that because they didn't see mike as a leader he's got you know kind of a niche in the campaign... | And there were a lot of reasons why Mike's, candidacy didn't catch on but I think that there was a lack of. a positive vision All we did was attack, people. on their war votes. or on certain issues and voters, were turned off by that, because they didn't see Mike as a leader He's got you know kind of a niche in the cam... | and there were a lot of reasons why mike's candidacy didn't catch on, but i think that there was a lack of a positive vision. all we did was attack people on their war votes or on certain issues, and voters were turned off by that because they didn't see mike as a leader. he's got, you know, kind of a niche in the camp... |
We went negative in October, (unintelligible) our opponents, the Republican opponents, and it backfired. Our base was turned off. The Democratic base was turned off by our attack pattern, and they voted for the Green. We lost that campaign to the Republican by 6,000 votes. The Green Party candidate got 20,000 votes. An... | we went negative in october (unintelligible) our. opponents the republican opponents and it backfired; our base was, turned off the democratic base was turned off by our attack pattern and they voted for. the green we lost that campaign to the republican by 6,000 votes the green party candidate got 20,000 votes and i, ... | We went negative in October (unintelligible) our opponents, the Republican opponents and it backfired Our base. was turned off The Democratic base was turned off by our attack pattern and. they voted for the Green We lost that campaign to the Republican by 6,000 votes The Green, Party candidate got 20,000 votes And I t... | we went negative in october, (unintelligible) our opponents, the republican opponents, and it backfired. our base was turned off. the democratic base was turned off by our attack pattern, and they voted for the green. we lost that campaign to the republican by 6,000 votes. the green party candidate got 20,000 votes. an... |
It's interesting, David Mark, the idea of having a positive structure to go negative from. And you're reminded of Barack Obama four years ago, the majority - just barely - but the majority of the ads that he ran were positive. His message was hope and change. There were, of course, a number of negative ads, too. | it's interesting david mark the idea of having a positive structure, to go negative from and you're reminded of barack obama four years ago the majority - just barely - but the majority of; the ads that. he ran were positive. his message was. hope and change there. were of course a number of negative. ads | It's interesting David Mark the idea of having a positive structure to go negative from And you're reminded of Barack Obama four years ago the majority - just barely. - but the majority of the. ads that, he ran were positive His message was hope and change There were of course a number of negative ads | it's interesting, david mark, the idea of having a positive structure to go negative from. and you're reminded of barack obama four years ago, the majority - just barely - but the majority of the ads that he ran were positive. his message was hope and change. there were, of course, a number of negative ads, too. |
That's right. It's the conundrum that primary candidates often face. When there aren't real serious policy differences between the candidates in the primaries - I think we saw that in the Republican primary contest earlier this year. Sure, you could find one or two votes here or there where maybe the candidates differe... | that's right it's the conundrum. that primary candidates often face when there aren't real serious policy differences between the candidates in the primaries - i think we saw that in the republican primary contest earlier this year sure you could find one. or two votes here or. there where maybe the, candidates differe... | That's right It's the conundrum that primary candidates often face When there aren't real, serious policy differences between the candidates in the primaries, - I think we saw that in the Republican primary contest earlier this year Sure you could find one or, two votes here or there where maybe the candidates differed... | that's right. it's the conundrum that primary candidates often face. when there aren't real serious policy differences between the candidates in the primaries - i think we saw that in the republican primary contest earlier this year. sure, you could find one or two votes here or there where maybe the candidates differe... |
So, in a sense, all they really could do is draw up these personal differences among each other: raise scandals, tax filings, campaign finance issues, affairs, that sort of thing, rumors, et cetera. And that's all you can really do to draw out differences. So I think that's why we often see primaries being so much more... | so in a sense all they really could do, is draw up these personal; differences among each other: raise scandals tax filings campaign finance. issues affairs that sort of thing. rumors et cetera and that's all. you can really do to draw out differences so i think that's why we often see primaries being so much more nega... | So in, a sense all they really could do is draw up. these personal differences among each other: raise scandals tax, filings campaign finance. issues affairs that sort of. thing rumors. et cetera And that's all you can really. do to draw out differences So I think that's why we, often see primaries being. so much more ... | so, in a sense, all they really could do is draw up these personal differences among each other: raise scandals, tax filings, campaign finance issues, affairs, that sort of thing, rumors, et cetera. and that's all you can really do to draw out differences. so i think that's why we often see primaries being so much more... |
And, Charlie Mahtesian, this year, it's gone so negative, so fast, it's a long way between now and Election Day. | and charlie mahtesian this year it's gone so negative so fast it's a long way between now and. election | And, Charlie; Mahtesian this year it's gone so negative so fast it's a long way between now and Election | and, charlie mahtesian, this year, it's gone so negative, so fast, it's a long way between now and election day. |
Right. And - but I think the one thing that's missing from the discussion is the acknowledgement that for all the hand-wringing, for all the navel-gazing about all of this, at the end of day, candidates are responding to political market forces. They go negative because it works. Yeah, sure, sometimes it doesn't work, ... | right and - but i think, the one thing that's missing from the discussion; is the acknowledgement that for all the hand-wringing. for all the navel-gazing about all of this at the end of day candidates are responding to political market forces, they go negative because it works yeah sure sometimes it doesn't work but v... | Right. And - but I think the one thing that's missing from the discussion is the acknowledgement, that for all the, hand-wringing for all the navel-gazing, about all of this at the end of day candidates. are responding. to political market forces They go negative because it works Yeah sure sometimes it doesn't, work bu... | right. and - but i think the one thing that's missing from the discussion is the acknowledgement that for all the hand-wringing, for all the navel-gazing about all of this, at the end of day, candidates are responding to political market forces. they go negative because it works. yeah, sure, sometimes it doesn't work, ... |
Stay with us, if you will. Charlie Mahtesian's filling in for Political Junkie Ken Rudin. Also with us is David Mark, editor-in-chief of Politix. We're going to take a couple of more calls when we come back from a short break. We'll also be talking about Putin protest and the all-female Russian band Pussy Riot. Anne Ap... | stay with us if you will charlie mahtesian's. filling in for political junkie; ken rudin, also with us is david mark editor-in-chief of politix we're, going to take a couple of more calls when we come, back from a short break we'll also be talking, about putin protest and the all-female russian band pussy riot anne app... | Stay with us. if you, will Charlie Mahtesian's filling in for Political Junkie Ken Rudin Also with; us is David Mark editor-in-chief of Politix We're going to take a couple of more calls when we, come back, from a short, break We'll also be talking about Putin protest and; the all-female. Russian band Pussy Riot Anne A... | stay with us, if you will. charlie mahtesian's filling in for political junkie ken rudin. also with us is david mark, editor-in-chief of politix. we're going to take a couple of more calls when we come back from a short break. we'll also be talking about putin protest and the all-female russian band pussy riot. anne ap... |
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In just a few minutes, we'll be talking with Anne Applebaum about the Pussy Riot trial and what it says about the nature of authoritarian regimes in the digital age. But let's continue our conversation on going negative. | in just a few minutes, we'll be talking with anne applebaum about the pussy riot trial and what it says about the nature of authoritarian regimes. in the digital age but. let's continue our conversation, on going | In. just a few minutes we'll be talking. with Anne Applebaum about the Pussy Riot trial and what it says about the. nature of authoritarian, regimes in the digital age But let's continue our conversation on going | in just a few minutes, we'll be talking with anne applebaum about the pussy riot trial and what it says about the nature of authoritarian regimes in the digital age. but let's continue our conversation on going negative. |
David Mark is the author of a book by that name. "Going Dirty" is actually the name of his book, "The Art of Negative Campaigning." He's the editor-in-chief of Politix. Also with us is Charlie Mahtesian. He's the politics editor at Politico. And we're talking about ads, primarily, primarily ads that go back in televisi... | david mark is the author of, a book by that name "going dirty" is, actually the name of his book "the art of negative campaigning" he's the editor-in-chief, of politix also with us is charlie, mahtesian he's the politics editor at politico and we're talking about ads primarily primarily ads that go back in television t... | David Mark is the author of a book by that name "Going Dirty" is actually the name of his, book "The Art, of Negative Campaigning" He's the editor-in-chief, of. Politix, Also with us is Charlie Mahtesian He's the. politics editor at Politico And, we're talking about ads primarily primarily ads that, go back in televisi... | david mark is the author of a book by that name. "going dirty" is actually the name of his book, "the art of negative campaigning." he's the editor-in-chief of politix. also with us is charlie mahtesian. he's the politics editor at politico. and we're talking about ads, primarily, primarily ads that go back in televisi... |
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One, two, three, four, five, seven, nine. | one two three, four five seven, | One two three four five. seven | one, two, three, four, five, seven, nine. |
Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, zero. | ten nine eight seven six five four three. two one. | Ten nine eight seven six five four three, two. one; | ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, zero. |
PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON: These are the stakes: to make a world in which all of God's children can live, or to go into the dark. We must either love each other, or we must die. | president lyndon b johnson: these are the stakes: to make a. world in which all of god's children can live or to, go into the dark we, must either love each other or we must | PRESIDENT LYNDON, B JOHNSON: These are the stakes: to make a world in which all of God's children. can live or to go into the dark We must either love each other or; we must | president lyndon b. johnson: these are the stakes: to make a world in which all of god's children can live, or to go into the dark. we must either love each other, or we must die. |
Few would campaign on the basis of vote for my opponent and apocalypse, but Lyndon Baines Johnson won in a landslide that year. There were other reasons for his victory, as well. Let's see if we can get some more callers in on the conversation. Let's go to - this is Campbell, and Campbell's on the line with us from Arl... | few would; campaign on the basis of vote for my opponent and apocalypse but. lyndon baines johnson won in a landslide that year. there were other reasons for, his victory as well let's see if we can get some more, callers in on. the conversation. let's go to - this is campbell and campbell's on the line with us from ar... | Few would campaign on. the basis of vote, for my opponent and, apocalypse but Lyndon Baines Johnson won in a landslide that year There were. other. reasons, for his victory as well Let's see if we can get some more callers in, on the conversation Let's, go to - this is Campbell and, Campbell's on the line, with us from... | few would campaign on the basis of vote for my opponent and apocalypse, but lyndon baines johnson won in a landslide that year. there were other reasons for his victory, as well. let's see if we can get some more callers in on the conversation. let's go to - this is campbell, and campbell's on the line with us from arl... |
Hi. Thank you for letting me on. | hi thank you for letting me | Hi Thank. you for letting me | hi. thank you for letting me on. |
Sure. Go ahead, please. | sure, go ahead | Sure Go ahead | sure. go ahead, please. |
National leaders in the abstinence movement say that for a school or a church to teach contraception and abstinence is contradictory. | national leaders. in the abstinence movement say. that for a school or a church to teach contraception and abstinence. is | National leaders in the abstinence movement say that for a school or a church to teach contraception and. abstinence is | national leaders in the abstinence movement say that for a school or a church to teach contraception and abstinence is contradictory. |
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