Quote by Thomas Frank

There is something uniquely depressing about the fact that the National Portrait Gallery's version of the Barack Obama 'Hope' poster previously belonged to a pair of lobbyists. Depressing because Mr. Obama's Washington was not supposed to be the lobbyists' Washington, the place we learned to despise during the last administration.

There is something uniquely depressing about the fact that t

Summary

This quote emphasizes the disappointment surrounding the ownership history of the National Portrait Gallery's version of the iconic Barack Obama 'Hope' poster. It points out the paradox of having lobbyists as previous owners, as it contradicts the notion of Obama's promise to distance himself from the influence of lobbyists in his administration. It highlights the frustration felt by many who expected Obama's Washington to be different from the previous administration, where lobbyists often held significant sway and were despised by the public.

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