Author: Joe Klein

Quotes

Barack Obama's inspirational whoosh to the presidency in 2008 was unusual. Most campaigns are less exhilarating; indeed, they are downright disappointing - until someone wins.

Barack Obama's inspirational whoosh to the presidency in 2008 was unusual. Most campaigns are less exhilarating; indeed, they are downright disappointing - until someone wins.

- Joe Klein

Political courage requires clarity.

Political courage requires clarity.

- Joe Klein

I got into journalism because I came of age in the '60s. It just seemed one way for me to get things done.

I got into journalism because I came of age in the '60s. It just seemed one way for me to get things done.

- Joe Klein

Throughout history, civilizations have built a common cause through coming-of-age rituals. But we don't do that anymore. Maybe we should think about that.

Throughout history, civilizations have built a common cause through coming-of-age rituals. But we don't do that anymore. Maybe we should think about that.

- Joe Klein

For those of us who consider ourselves political moderates, life is a dispiriting slog, a sorry mix of rectitude and ineptitude.

For those of us who consider ourselves political moderates, life is a dispiriting slog, a sorry mix of rectitude and ineptitude.

- Joe Klein

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