Quote by Dick Morris

As Bob Dole found out, you can't keep a positive image while being your party's mouthpiece in Congress. That's why no legislative leader since James Madison has ever been elected president.

As Bob Dole found out, you can't keep a positive image while

Summary

This quote suggests that maintaining a positive public image is challenging for individuals who serve as the spokesperson for their party in Congress, referring to the experience of Bob Dole as an example. It implies that being the "mouthpiece" of a political party can negatively impact one's reputation. The quote further states that since James Madison, no legislative leader has successfully won the presidency, potentially implying a correlation between holding a leadership position in Congress and facing hurdles in the race for presidency.

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By Dick Morris

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