Quote by Eric Alterman

For the past eight years, the right has been better at working the refs. Now the left is learning how to play the game.

For the past eight years, the right has been better at worki

Summary

This quote suggests that in the last eight years, the political right has been more successful in influencing or manipulating the umpires (referees) in the game of politics. It implies that the right has been adept at framing the narrative, controlling the media discourse, and shaping public opinion. However, the quote also indicates that the left is now acquiring similar skills and tactics, as they begin to understand and utilize the mechanisms involved in playing the game of politics to their advantage.

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By Eric Alterman

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