To: Tench_Coxe
I’ve heard it said — accurately — that elections are won on soundbites and single photos.
Reagan 1980, to Jimmy Carter: “Well, there you go again.”
Reagan 1984, to Mondale: “I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent’s youth and inexperience!”
George HW Bush, 1992, his comment in 1988 coming back to haunt him: “Read my lips. No new taxes.”
Also, 1992. Perot. “Giant sucking sound.”
This photo is an election winner.
5 posted on
07/17/2024 6:15:03 AM PDT by
Lazamataz
(If you are upset the bullet missed, contact me immediately. I'll make sure your bullet doesn't.)
To: Lazamataz
Come on Laz. Everyone knows whoever has the best hair wins. (grin)
10 posted on
07/17/2024 6:24:29 AM PDT by
subterfuge
(I'm a pure-blood!)
To: Lazamataz
Reagan 1980, to Jimmy Carter: “Well, there you go again.”
Reagan was a master of setting up the still shot. I remember once when Gromyko was visiting from the USSR, the photo of Reagan had him with both hands on the shorter Gromyko's shoulders, guiding him. Gromyko looking slightly confused and/or concerned, and Reagan looking confident and assured.
My favorite Trump photo is when he has Romney for dinner, and Romney looks embarrassed and sheepish, with Trump having the time of his life.
17 posted on
07/17/2024 6:36:02 AM PDT by
Dr. Sivana
("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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