Michael Kinsley Quotes

A collection of quotes by Michael Kinsley.

Michael Kinsley is an American journalist, commentator, and editor, born in 1951. He has had a distinguished career in journalism, working for various prominent publications throughout his career, including The New Republic, Harper's Magazine, and Slate. Kinsley is known for his insightful commentary on politics and public policy, particularly through his work as the founding editor of Slate magazine. He has also made regular appearances as a political commentator on television shows such as "Crossfire" and "Hardball with Chris Matthews." N/A

In those days, the late 1970s, one of the leading politician

In those days, the late 1970s, one of the leading politicians was a soon-to-be uncle by marriage of Arnold Schwarzenegger, named Ted Kennedy.

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In 1977, at least, he wished to have people believe that he

In 1977, at least, he wished to have people believe that he shared and was proud of an attitude toward women that is not acceptable in a politician. In 2003, all he has said is that he doesn't remember the interview.

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A gaffe is when a politician tells the truth.

A gaffe is when a politician tells the truth.

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He's nice enough not to want to be associated with a nasty r

He's nice enough not to want to be associated with a nasty remark but not nice enough not to make it. Lacking the courage of one's nastiness does not make one nice.

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The logic is often far-fetched - how does medical marijuana

The logic is often far-fetched - how does medical marijuana affect interstate commerce? - and some conservatives would like judges to start throwing out federal laws wholesale on commerce clause grounds. The court once again said no thanks.

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It wouldn't be fair to say that conservatives cherish proper

It wouldn't be fair to say that conservatives cherish property the way liberals cherish equality. But it would be fair to say that the takings clause is the conservatives' recipe for judicial activism just as they say liberals have misused the equal protection clause.

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