Most people will understand ‘electrified’ as a figurative rather than literal statement, effectively ‘whatever it will take to work.’
They will ? Governing is very, very difficult and the consequences of a mistake are very, very serious. ‘Whatever it takes’ to solve our problems’ with no record of serious accomplishments in public office is a complete non-starter- even against Obama.
He calls these comments a joke- again and again. As the leader of the free world, those kinds of comment would start wars. They are not funny. They are not called for , even on the campaign trail. If this is his style of conversation, then maybe he needs to reconsider his political calling.
“those kinds of comment would start wars.”
Since Reagan’s quip during his reelection campaign “We begin bombing in five minutes” didn’t cause the Soviet Union to strike, don’t you think you’re overreacting a wee bit?