Quote by Eliot Spitzer

I think President Obama could have handled politics and policies differently. But he has been decisive, strong, and consistent - important qualities in a president. Mitt Romney is indeed an Etch A Sketch, the antithesis of leadership.


I think President Obama could have handled politics and poli

Summary

This quote expresses the belief that President Obama had his own approach to politics and policies, which may or may not have been favored by the author. However, they acknowledge that he exhibited qualities of decisiveness, strength, and consistency, which are seen as important traits for a president. In contrast, they assert that Mitt Romney, the contrasting figure in politics, is likened to an Etch A Sketch—a toy associated with erasing and starting over—thus implying that he lacks genuine leadership qualities.

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Leadership
By Eliot Spitzer
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